Dealing with Anxiety and Depression

You may be experiencing apathy if you feel worried about what may happen.

• True

• False - depression

• False - anxiety

• False - regression

A healthful way to cope with anxiety is to do relaxation exercises.

• True

• False - prescription drugs

• False - avoidance strategies

• False - nothing

Adjustment disorder is an intense type of depression that occurs in bouts.

• True

• False - Mild depression

• False - Major depression

• False - Drug abuse

The type of depression that results from a specific life event is major depression.

• True

• False - drug abuse

• False - minor disorder

• False - adjustment disorder

Depression may have a combination of physical, psychological, and/or environmental causes.

• True

• False - emotional

• False - seasonal

• False - spiritual

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 sadness.

Depression is

• an occasional sad mood.

• a rare illness in teens.

• a serious condition that may require medical help.

• an untreatable illness.

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

• Change of appetite

• Increase in energy

• Difficulty sleeping

• Feelings of guilt

Teens who are feeling depressed should

• seek help from a trusted adult.

• wait for the feelings to go away.

• keep the feelings to themselves.

• try to stop the feelings.

Which statement about treating depression is true?

• The only treatment for depression is psychological therapy.

• There are no medications available for treating depression.

• Treatment may include making changes in the environment.

• Symptoms of depression disappear as soon as treatment begins.