Depression & Suicide Quiz

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Adolescents and young adults don’t commit suicide as often as the media would lead people to believe.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide was the third leading cause of death among children (aged 10 – 14), adolescents (ages 15 – 19) and young adults (ages 20 – 24) in 2004. More detailed information can be found on the American Association of Suicidology website.
http://www.suicidology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=21

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Which of the following are risk factors for teenage suicide?

Stressful situations (e.g., breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend)
Depression and/or substance abuse
Exposure to other teenagers who have committed suicide
All of the above
A & b only

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, stressful life events oftentimes precipitate extreme reactions in adolescents and young adults including suicide attempts and completions. Individuals who have been struggling with depression are quite vulnerable especially if they abuse alcohol or drugs as this lowers inhibitions and fuels poor decision-making resulting in deadly consequences. In some cases, teenagers and college students commit suicide after friends have killed themselves as they cannot bear the thought of living life without their closest friends. ULifeline is an excellent online resource center for college students pertaining to mental health issues and includes suicide prevention information.
ULifeline - http://www.ulifeline.org/main/Home.html

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Taking antidepressant medication is the best way to treat depression.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Although antidepressant medication is oftentimes an important component in the treatment of depression, research has shown that a combination of counseling + antidepressant medication is the most effective treatment option.

Visit the link below to watch a video regarding how antidepressant medication affects brain “chemicals” to reduce symptoms of depression (produced by the Mayo Clinic).
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressants/MM00660

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Mandy is an 18-year-old freshman at Middle Tennessee State University. This is her first semester at college and she is having difficulty adjusting to college life. In fact, she doesn’t feel like her normal self and, upon visiting her family last weekend, they noticed a distinct change in her mood. What are some possible signs that Mandy may be suffering from depression?

She does not feel like eating as much as she normally does.
She cannot keep her mind focused on her professors’ lectures.
She overreacts to things.
All of the above
A & B Only

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Mandy's lack of appetite, difficulty in focusing on lectures, and overreacting to things are all possible signs of depression. Depression can often cause changes in appetite, leading to a decrease in food intake. It can also affect concentration and focus, making it difficult for individuals to pay attention and retain information during lectures. Additionally, depression can cause mood swings and heightened emotional responses, leading to overreacting to situations. Therefore, all of the given options can be indicative of Mandy suffering from depression.

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Depression & Suicide Quiz

LaShonda is a 19-year-old student who has been feeling sad lately. Things just haven’t been going her way. In fact, she told her friend, Rebecca, “I can’t stand it anymore. I’d just be better off dead.” What should Rebecca do?

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Adolescents and young adults don’t commit suicide as often as the media would lead people to believe.

Which of the following are risk factors for teenage suicide?

Taking antidepressant medication is the best way to treat depression.