1. Depression comes in three main types: major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia.

True

False

2. Symptoms of depression don't always have to be feelings of sadness or emptiness. Insomnia, and its opposite, oversleeping, are symptoms of depression.

True

False

3. Depression often runs in families, but it also can occur in people with no family history of the illness.

True

False

4. Feeling insecure about a job puts a man at greater risk for depression.

True

False

5. Certain medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of depression.

True

False

6. Antidepressant medications must be carefully monitored because they are habit-forming.

True

False

7. People who don't find relief from one type of antidepressant may need to try a different type.

True

False

8. Dry mouth is a common side effect of antidepressants.

True

False

9. Psychotherapy is another common treatment for depression.

True

False

10. St. John's wort is an effective herbal treatment for depression.

True

False





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