From Blue to You Women and Depression

A passing blue mood is the same as depression. TrueTrue FalseFalse

Which of the following statements are true? Depression is a purely psychological disorderDepression is a purely psychological disorder Most people can just "snap out" of a depressionMost people can just "snap out" of a depression You can talk yourself out of depression with positive thinkingYou can talk yourself out of depression with positive thinking All of the aboveAll of the above None of the aboveNone of the above

TrueTrue FalseFalse If a woman has depression there is nothing she can do about it.

Trouble sleeping or sleeping too muchTrouble sleeping or sleeping too much Difficulty concentratingDifficulty concentrating Low self-esteemLow self-esteem Lack of energyLack of energy All of the aboveAll of the above Which of the following are symptoms of depression?

TrueTrue FalseFalse Medications used to treat depression are addictive or habit-forming.

Women are more likely than men to experience depression. TrueTrue FalseFalse

TrueTrue FalseFalse Depression is the leading cause of disability in women.

2.5 million2.5 million 7 million7 million 14 million14 million In a given year how many American women have depressive disorders?

TrueTrue FalseFalse Married women have higher rates of depression than single women, with depression most likely developing during the childbearing years.

What percentage of women with depression do not currently receive treatment? 8 percent to16 percent8 percent to16 percent 30 percent to 40 percent30 percent to 40 percent 60 percent to 70 percent60 percent to 70 percent 80 percent to 95 percent80 percent to 95 percent

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