Understanding Depression and Suicide

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Who is most likely to commit suicide, based on the text?

People with Bipolar Disorder

What is the approximate percentage of adolescents who attempt suicide while in high school?

5-10%

Which demographic group is more likely to succeed in committing suicide?

Elderly women

In the US, which group has the highest suicide rate among the options provided?

<p>Divorced or separated individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mental health condition is associated with a higher likelihood of successful suicide attempts?

<p>Schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mood disorder is characterized by being out of touch with reality, including delusions and hallucinations?

<p>Schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What biological causal factor is associated with Bipolar Disorder?

<p>Heredity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment for mood disorders involves a highly structured systematic way to evaluate beliefs and thoughts?

<p>Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many manic cycles per year do 5-10% of people with Bipolar Disorder experience?

<p>&gt;4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mental disorder is characterized by cyclical mood changes that include mania and depression, but are not disabling?

<p>Bipolar Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major symptom is NOT associated with Schizophrenia?

<p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment for mood disorders is especially effective for manic episodes and provides marked improvement in 80% of cases?

<p>Electroconvulsive Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of Bipolar Disorder that distinguishes it from Major Depressive Disorder?

<p>Decreased need for sleep during manic episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Bipolar Disorder is characterized by having at least one high or manic episode lasting longer than one week?

<p>Bipolar I</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Cyclothymia from other mood disorders like Major Depressive Disorder?

<p>Features both mania and depression but is not disabling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with manic episodes in Bipolar Disorder?

<p>Racing thoughts and speech, high verbal output</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Bipolar Disorder from Unipolar (Dysthymia)?

<p>Bipolar includes both manic and depressive episodes, while Unipolar only involves depressive episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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