Depression Quiz: Can You Assess The Risk?

1. Which of the following is NOT a core symptom of major depressive disorder according to the DSM-5?

Persistent depressed mood

Increased energy and goal-directed activity

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities

Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

2. What is the relationship between depression and suicide risk?

Depression is present in most suicide deaths

Depression is unrelated to suicidal behavior

Only severe depression increases suicide risk

Depression protects against suicidal ideation

3. Which demographic group in the United States has the highest suicide rate?

Females aged 15–24

Males aged 35–64

Males aged 75 and older

Females aged 65 and older

4. What does the acronym 'SSRI' stand for in depression treatment?

Serotonin Stabilizing Receptor Inhibitor

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Serious Symptom Risk Indicator

Suicidal Symptom Recognition Index

5. Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide?

Social isolation

Access to lethal means

Strong social connections and support

Previous suicide attempts

6. The depressed mood in major depressive disorder must persist for at least how long to meet diagnostic criteria?

One week

Two weeks

One month

Three months

7. Which warning sign suggests immediate suicide risk?

Talking about being a burden to others

Giving away possessions

Researching methods of suicide

All of the above

8. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression primarily targets which of the following?

Negative thought patterns and behaviors

Childhood trauma exclusively

Medication dosage adjustment

Genetic predisposition only

9. What is anhedonia in the context of depression?

Excessive anxiety about future events

Loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities

Inability to sleep

Extreme physical pain

10. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most commonly associated with depression?

Dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine

Acetylcholine only

Glutamate exclusively

GABA alone

11. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is most commonly associated with which season?

Spring

Summer

Fall and winter

Does not follow seasonal patterns

12. Which of the following is a risk factor for depression in college students?

Academic stress and adjustment challenges

Social isolation and loneliness

Substance use

All of the above

13. The 'black box warning' issued by the FDA applies to which class of antidepressants in young adults?

Tricyclic antidepressants

SSRIs and SNRIs

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Atypical antipsychotics only

14. Which therapeutic approach emphasizes acceptance of difficult emotions rather than changing them?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Psychoanalysis

Pharmacotherapy alone

Exposure therapy exclusively

15. What is the primary goal of suicide risk assessment?

To label individuals as 'high risk' or 'low risk' permanently

To identify current risk level and implement appropriate interventions

To predict suicide with 100% accuracy

To determine legal liability

Depression Quiz: Can You Assess the Risk?