Depression Quiz

Question 1

Which civilization first identified depression as a mental illness?

Answer 1

Ancient Greece

Question 2

Which three ancient philosophers wrote about depression as a mental illness?

Answer 2

Hippocrates
Arataeus of Cappadoccia
Galen

Question 3

Was did depression also used to be known as in ancient times? What is the translational breakdown of this word?

Answer 3

Melancholia

Melas = black
Khole = bile

Question 4

What theory was depression related to? Explain this theory

Answer 4

Humoral theory of disease

Doctors thought disease was a product of an imbalance in one of the four humors

Question 5

What were the four humors?

Answer 5

Sanguine (blood)
Phlegmatic (phlegm)
Choleric (yellow bile)
Melancholic (black bile)

Question 6

What is the definition of depression?

Answer 6

Persistent sadness or melancholy mood that interferes with everyday functioning

Question 7

How long do depressive symptoms have to last for a diagnosis?

Answer 7

Last for at least 2 weeks and represent a change compared to previous level of functioning (according to DSM-5)

Question 8

List 5 symptoms of depression

Answer 8

1. Hopelessness or pessimism
2. Irritability or frustration
3. Loss of interest in pleasures or hobbies
4. Increased use of drugs or alcohol
5. Thoughts of death or suicide attempts

Question 9

List 6 causes of depression?

Answer 9

1. Genetics & family history
2. Traumatic events
3. Chronic stress
4. Medical problems
5. Substance use (tobacco, alcohol)

Question 10

Do depression symptoms differ between men and women?

Answer 10

Yes; women are more likely to experience symptoms of sadness while men are more likely to experience irratability

Question 11

What are examples of traumatic events that can cause depression?

Answer 11

Physical or emotional abuse
Death of close family or friend
Violence

Question 12

What are examples of chronic stressors that can cause depression?

Answer 12

Poverty
Neglect
Violence

Question 13

What are examples of medical problems that can cause depression?

Answer 13

Cancer
Chronic pain
Stroke and dementia

Question 14

What are three treatment options to treat depression?

Answer 14

Counseling
Medications (antidepressants)
Electroconvulsive therapy

Question 15

Which type of therapy is this?

Helps a person recognize distorted or negative thinking with the goal of changing thoughts and behaviors to respond to challenges in a more positive manner

Answer 15

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Question 16

What are three goals of therapy for depression?

Answer 16

Overcoming fears or insecurities
Coping with stress
Identifying depression triggers

Question 17

What are the two types of antidepressants?

Answer 17

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

Question 18

What are example drugs of SSRIs

Answer 18

Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Zoloft

Question 19

What are example drugs of SNRIs

Answer 19

Cymbalta, Effexor, Pristiq

Question 20

What is a antidepressant that is not an SSRI or SNRI?

Answer 20

Welbutrin

Question 21

Depression is one of the most common chronic diseases in the US, true or false?

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the US lifetime prevalence of depression and current prevalence?

Answer 22

18.5%
9%

Question 23

Is prevalence of depression higher in males or females, especially among adults?

Answer 23

Higher in females

Question 24

When does prevalence peak? Decline?

Answer 24

Peaks in teen years then declines into late adulthood

Question 25

What is the ratio of adolescent depression compared to adult?

Answer 25

Double

Question 26

Which racial demographic has the highest prevalence of depression?

Answer 26

Multiple races Followed by AI/AN then white, then hispanic

Question 27

Which demographic is most likely to use antidepressants?

Answer 27

White adults Those with more education

Question 28

Which demographic is most likely to receive mental health treatment?

Answer 28

White children

Question 29

Which income group has the highest prevalence of depression?

Answer 29

Low income households

Question 30

What is the overall trend for depression prevalence and antidepressant use?

Answer 30

Prevalence of depression is stable But antidepressant use is increasing, especially among women

Question 31

What are four environmental factors that affect depression?

Answer 31

Social & tech environment Built & transportation environment Climate and disasters Pollution and contamination

Question 32

What are three examples of social / technological environmental factors? Do these operate directly or indirectly?

Answer 32

1. Physical or emotional trauma 2. Political or religious violence 3. Social media Directly

Question 33

What are four examples of built / transportation environmental factors? Do these operate directly or indirectly?

Answer 33

1. Transportation noise -- mediated through annoyance 2. Opportunities for physical activity 3. Safety & security -- mediated through chronic stress 4. Green & blue space -- means green vegetation and blue water Indirectly through physical activity

Question 34

Do climate and disasters operate directly or indirectly?

Answer 34

Indirectly through trauma and stress

Question 35

Do pollution and contamination operate directly or indirectly?

Answer 35

Direct effects