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What is a common symptom of depression?
What is a common symptom of depression?
Which of the following can be a cause of depression?
Which of the following can be a cause of depression?
What percentage of people with depression may commit suicide?
What percentage of people with depression may commit suicide?
What role can medication play in depression?
What role can medication play in depression?
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How is depression primarily characterized?
How is depression primarily characterized?
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Depression can make people feel very sad and/or very mad.
Depression can make people feel very sad and/or very mad.
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There is one single cause of depression.
There is one single cause of depression.
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Feeling angry is a potential symptom of depression.
Feeling angry is a potential symptom of depression.
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10-15% of people with depression may end up committing suicide.
10-15% of people with depression may end up committing suicide.
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Using alcohol can be a symptom of depression.
Using alcohol can be a symptom of depression.
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Study Notes
Depression
- Depression is a chronic illness causing sadness and/or anger.
- Depression's causes are multifaceted, including stressful events and genetics. Medications can sometimes cause depression as a side effect.
Symptoms
- Feeling angry
- Difficulty sleeping
- Substance use (drugs/alcohol)
- Feeling sad
Prognosis
- 10-15% of those with depression contemplate suicide.
- This percentage is derived from a 5.4% figure that is unspecified, and possibly refers to the percentage of the population experiencing depression.
Treatment
- No specific treatment information is provided.
Help in Saskatchewan
- No specific information on help resources is provided.
Related Disabilities
- No information on potential disabilities resulting from depression is available.
Random Facts
- No random facts are listed.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts related to depression, including its causes, symptoms, and prognosis. It delves into the emotional aspects and statistics concerning suicide contemplation among those affected by depression. Gain insights into this chronic illness and its implications on mental health.
