Understanding Depression and Suicide
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Who is most likely to commit suicide, based on the text?

  • People with Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • People with Major Depressive Disorder
  • People with Bipolar Disorder (correct)
  • People suffering from Schizophrenia
  • What is the approximate percentage of adolescents who attempt suicide while in high school?

  • 5-10% (correct)
  • 1-2%
  • 30-35%
  • 20-25%
  • Which demographic group is more likely to succeed in committing suicide?

  • Adolescent men
  • Elderly women (correct)
  • Middle-aged men
  • Young adult 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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