URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia What Do You Know About Depression? Test your understanding of depression by taking this quiz. Gender words are used here to talk about anatomy and health risk. Please use this information in a way that works best for you and your provider as you talk about your care. 1. Which of these is a symptom of depression? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is This loss of interest often causes problems with sleeping and eating. Brief periods of depressed mood are normal. A. Sarcasm B. Unexplained anger C. Loss of interest in all things D. Fast mood swings 2. Depression can occur at what ages? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Depression can occur as early as childhood. The most common ages for depression are from 30 to 50. But symptoms of the disease can occur at any age. They should be treated by a healthcare provider. A. 20 to 30 B. 30 to 40 C. 40 to 50 D. All of the above 3. A major cause of depression in women is: You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Depression has many possible causes for both men and women. These include: stressful life events, too much or too little of certain brain chemicals, and certain inherited traits. But some research says more women than men have depression because of certain stresses that many women face. These include having major roles at home and work, single parenthood, and caring for children and aging parents. How these things may affect women isn't yet fully understood. This difference may also be linked to how depression is defined and how symptoms are evaluated. For instance, women with depression may have symptoms like sadness and hopelessness. But men with depression are more likely to show symptoms of anger, isolation, alcohol abuse, and irritability. And men often don't say that they feel sad or use other emotional terms. A. Increased stress B. Sadness C. Jealousy D. Competitiveness 4. Which of these should you not do if you're depressed? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Put them off until your depression lifts. A. Be in a supportive relationship B. Exercise C. Make major decisions D. All of the above 5. Which of these are signs that your depression is severe enough to need professional help? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Get help if you have any of these problems for more than 2 weeks. A. Trouble focusing or remembering things B. Constant tiredness or low energy C. A feeling of the "blues" that doesn't go away D. All of the above 6. How should you respond to a depressed person? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Ask what is wrong if someone seems depressed. Be a good listener. It may help the person figure out what started the depression. A. Be upbeat B. Listen C. Encourage the person to spend time alone D. Spend time with the person but don’t talk about depression 7. Which of these will do more harm than good when you are trying to help a depressed person? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Instead of trying to solve their problems, do active listening. Acknowledge what they are saying without judging. Encourage them to talk about things they enjoy. Let them know they are important to you. A. Offering solutions B. Planning fun activities C. Overanalyzing the problem D. A and C 8. Proper nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help ease depressed moods? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Vitamin B-12 and other B vitamins help the brain produce chemicals that affect mood. Low levels of vitamin B-12 and other B vitamins may be linked to depression, but more research is needed. Tell your healthcare provider about all supplements you are taking. Talk with your provider about the role of good nutrition and depression. A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin B-12 C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin E 9. Depression and other mood disorders cost the U.S. how much money in lost work? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Severe mental illness has a large impact on the U.S. It costs more than $193 billion a year in lost earnings. A. Thousands of dollars B. Millions of dollars C. Billions of dollars D. Trillions of dollars Your score was: Medical Reviewers: Felson, Sabrina, MD Fraser, Marianne, MSN, RN Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN