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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Which of the following is a symptom of clinical depression?
  1. feeling empty, sad and frequently tearful
  2. feeling tired and without energy most of the time
  3. having trouble concentrating, remembering and making decisions
  4. all of the above
2. Depression is most common in:
  1. postmenopausal women
  2. women aged 25 to 44
  3. women living in urban area
  4. Caucasian women
3. Chronic, but mild depression, or dysthymia, is marked by:
  1. low energy, a general negativity, and a sense of dissatisfaction and hopelessness
  2. suicidal thoughts and a feeling of hopelessness
  3. general irritability
  4. hallucinations, unrealistic thinking and headaches
4. Which of the following do most experts recommend as the best treatment for a woman suffering from clinical depression?
  1. psychotherapy
  2. antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft
  3. psychotherapy combined with antidepressants
  4. electroconvulsive therapy
5. If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), your health care professional will probably first recommend which course of therapy?
  1. psychotherapy
  2. antidepressant medications
  3. St. John's Wort
  4. phototherapy

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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