From Blue to You Depression and Men Quiz

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

Which of the following statements is/are true? Depression is a purely psychological disorderDepression is a purely psychological disorder Most men can just "snap out" of a depressionMost men can just "snap out" of a depression A man can talk himself of depression with positive thinkingA man can talk himself of depression with positive thinking All of the aboveAll of the above None of the aboveNone of the above

TrueTrue FalseFalse If a man has depression there is nothing he can do about it.

Increased use of alcohol or drugsIncreased use of alcohol or drugs Difficulty concentratingDifficulty concentrating AggressionAggression OverworkingOverworking All of the aboveAll of the above Which of the following is/are symptoms of depression in men?

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

Men and women experience depression the same. TrueTrue FalseFalse

In a given year, how many American men have depressive disorders? 1 million1 million 6 million6 million 8 million8 million

unemployedunemployed marriedmarried a fathera father 50 years old50 years old One in seven men will develop depression within 6 months of becoming _______________.

Which population of adult men with depression is least likely to seek or receive treatment? Single menSingle men Married menMarried men African American menAfrican American men White menWhite men

Men recently diagnosed with depression are at double the risk of _________ in the next five years. cardiovascular problemscardiovascular problems cancercancer diabetesdiabetes None of the aboveNone of the above

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