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Depression Quiz

Test your understanding of depression by taking this quiz.

1. Which of these is a symptom of depression?




2. Depression can occur at what ages?




3. Which of these should you not do if you're depressed?




4. Which of these are signs that your depression is severe enough to need professional help?




5. How should you respond to a person who has depression?




6. Which of these will do more harm than good when you are trying to help someone who has depression?




7. Proper nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help ease depressed moods?




8. Depression and other mood disorders cost the U.S. how much money in lost work?




Author: Sinovic, Dianna

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