Did You Know These 12 Facts About Depression?

It isn't simply about feeling sad - it's actually a serious mental health issue!
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Question 1/12

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Approximately how many people suffer from depression every year?
1 million
10 million
20 million

Question 2/12

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True or False: Women are two times as likely to suffer from depression as men?
True
False

Question 3/12

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What percentage of young adults will suffer from depression in the US before turning 24?
25%
50%
67%

Question 4/12

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Is depression one of the most common mental disorders around the world?
Yes
No

Question 5/12

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Which of these individuals suffered from documented and diagnosed depression?
Beethoven
Elvis Presley
Ray Charles

Question 6/12

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True or False: Cardiovascular disease can lead to depression, but not vice versa.
True
False

Question 7/12

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Which of the following is NOT a common sign of depression?
Loss of appetite and weight
Feeling exhausted
Falling asleep very quickly at night

Question 8/12

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True or False: One can never truly recover from depression.
True
False

Question 9/12

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What causes depression?
Genetic Factors
Interpersonal Tendencies
A combination of many things

Question 10/12

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Which of the following symptoms of depression are women more likely to report?
Poor appetite
Anxiety
Trouble concentrating on things

Question 11/12

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It is estimated that what fraction of depressed individuals do not seek help a year?
half
two-thirds
nine-tenths

Question 12/12

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True or False: It is proven that throwing yourself into work and being encompassed with your job can help you beat depression.
True
False
Oh no! You didn't do so well on this quiz. Maybe study up a bit and try again? Don't go diagnosing anyone with depression in the meantime!

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You did pretty well! It's clear you know a thing or two about depression, but you're not quite ready to be a psychologist just yet. Keep studying and you'll get there in time!

B+, Psychologist-In-Training

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Amazing! You know a whole lot about depression. Are you sure you're not an actual professional psychologist?

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1
Approximately how many people suffer from depression every year?
1 million
10 million
20 million
2
True or False: Women are two times as likely to suffer from depression as men?
True
False
3
What percentage of young adults will suffer from depression in the US before turning 24?
25%
50%
67%
4
Is depression one of the most common mental disorders around the world?
Yes
No
5
Which of these individuals suffered from documented and diagnosed depression?
Beethoven
Elvis Presley
Ray Charles
6
True or False: Cardiovascular disease can lead to depression, but not vice versa.
True
False
7
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of depression?
Loss of appetite and weight
Feeling exhausted
Falling asleep very quickly at night
8
True or False: One can never truly recover from depression.
True
False
9
What causes depression?
Genetic Factors
Interpersonal Tendencies
A combination of many things
10
Which of the following symptoms of depression are women more likely to report?
Poor appetite
Anxiety
Trouble concentrating on things
11
It is estimated that what fraction of depressed individuals do not seek help a year?
half
two-thirds
nine-tenths
12
True or False: It is proven that throwing yourself into work and being encompassed with your job can help you beat depression.
True
False