Teen Depression

Teen depression is best described as

• Sadness that come after a rejection or disappointment

• An illness involving chemicals in the brain

• A response to stress that occurs in people who don't have good coping skills

• A condition that can be prevented by hard work

Which of the following are likely symptoms of depression?

• Missing school, sleeping most of the day, withdrawing from friends

• Having an unusual amount of energy, working at breakneck speed, feeling like you can do anything

• Losing your temper, feeling anxious or stressed out, having stomachaches

How long do the symptoms need to last without a break before someone can be diagnosed with depression?

• one week

• two weeks

• one month

• two months

Which one of the following statement is true?

• Changing your attitude usually make depression go away

• It's usually pretty easy to spot someone who is depressed

• Sometimes depression doesn't have any obvious cause

• People who do well in school and have lots of friends don't get depressed

Which of the following are proven treatment(s) for depression in teens

• Positive thinking

• Psychotherapy (talk therapy)

• Medication (antidepressants)

Mental illness carries a stigma. What is stigma

• Mark of guilt

• Mark of shame

• Mark of confindence

• Mark of insanity

Showing compassion and understanding is called

• empathy

• sympathy

• respect

• disrespect

Which statement about anxiety is NOT true?

• Occasional anxiety is normal

• Many people experience anxiety

• Stress is a common cause of anxiety

• Anxiety is a prolonged feeling of sadnes

Teens who are feeling depressed should

• seek help from a trusted adult.

• try to stop the feelings.

• wait for the feelings to go away

• keep the feelings to themselves.

Which of the following is NOT usually a warning sign of depression?

• Change in appetite

• Difficulty sleeping

• Increase in energy

• Feelings of guilt