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What percentage of depressed individuals undergo treatment according to the text?
What percentage of depressed individuals undergo treatment according to the text?
- 50%
- 90%
- 70%
- 30% (correct)
What is the primary purpose of antidepressants?
What is the primary purpose of antidepressants?
- Relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders (correct)
- Treat uncomplicated bereavement
- Prevent the risk of suicide
- Address the underlying complex etiology of major depression
Which group of antidepressants is specifically mentioned in the text?
Which group of antidepressants is specifically mentioned in the text?
- Stimulants
- Antipsychotics
- Tricyclic antidepressant (correct)
- Benzodiazepines
What percentage of the adult population in the United States is estimated to be depressed at any given time?
What percentage of the adult population in the United States is estimated to be depressed at any given time?
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What percentage of patients can respond to drugs for the treatment of depression according to the text?
What percentage of patients can respond to drugs for the treatment of depression according to the text?
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Study Notes
Depression and Treatment
- Only a small percentage of depressed individuals, approximately 20%, undergo treatment.
- The primary purpose of antidepressants is to relieve symptoms of depression.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a specific group of antidepressants mentioned in the text.
- It is estimated that around 10% of the adult population in the United States is depressed at any given time.
- According to the text, around 60-70% of patients can respond to drugs for the treatment of depression.
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