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WorksheetsUnderstanding Depression Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is depression?
A condition that only affects older adults
A mental health condition that affects feelings, thoughts, and actions
A temporary feeling of sadness
A physical illness caused by bacteria
How is depression different from sadness?
Sadness lasts for weeks or months
Depression is caused by a specific event
Depression makes it hard to enjoy things you normally like
Sadness makes you feel hopeless and empty
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of depression?
Stress or trauma
Balanced neurotransmitters in the brain
Family history of depression
Loneliness or pressure
What are neurotransmitters?
Hormones that control physical growth
Chemicals in the brain that help control mood
Proteins that build muscles
Cells that fight infections in the body
Which of the following is a sign of depression?
Feeling hopeful about the future
Feeling sad for a few hours
Sleeping too much or too little
Enjoying hobbies more than usual
What should you do if you or someone you know feels like life isn’t worth living?
Wait for someone else to notice
Keep the feelings to yourself
Tell a trusted adult or contact a crisis hotline
Ignore the feelings and hope they go away
How long does depression typically last?
Only during stressful events
Weeks or months
A few days
A few hours
Which of the following is a healthy way to cope with depression?
Avoiding friends and family
Skipping meals to lose weight
Staying in bed all day
Talking to a trusted adult
What is one way exercise can help with depression?
It increases feelings of loneliness
It helps lift your mood
It makes you feel more tired
It eliminates all stress immediately
What is a common feeling associated with depression?
Excitement about the future
Hopelessness
Joy and energy
Confidence in decision-making
Which of the following is a possible effect of depression on sleep?
Sleeping the perfect amount every night
Sleeping too much or too little
Never feeling tired
Sleeping only during the day
What is one way to connect with others to cope with depression?
Avoiding social interactions
Ignoring invitations to events
Joining friends, clubs, or teams
Spending all your time alone
What role can family history play in depression?
It guarantees you will have depression
It can increase your likelihood of experiencing depression
It can make you less likely to experience depression
It has no effect on depression
What is one way to maintain a routine to help with depression?
Skipping meals to save time
Sleeping and eating on a schedule
Staying up all night
Avoiding physical activity
What is the first step in getting help for depression?
Waiting for it to go away on its own
Blaming yourself
Ignoring the problem
Talking about it
Which of the following is a physical symptom that can be associated with depression?
Feeling energetic all the time
Increased appetite for healthy foods
Improved concentration
Frequent headaches or stomachaches
What is one reason why someone might not seek help for depression?
They know exactly how to cope
They feel supported by everyone
They want to talk to a trusted adult
They feel embarrassed or ashamed
Which activity can help improve mood in someone experiencing depression?
Skipping meals
Staying up all night
Isolating from friends
Spending time outdoors
