Mental and Emotional Health - Mental, Emotional, and Stress-Related problems - Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide

True

Bipolar disorder is a type of depression in which a person experiences alternating periods of severe sadness and extreme happiness.

A

Emotional intelligence can give you the ability to __________. A. remain hopeful during challenging times B. read others' emotions C. avoid life disappointments D. rid yourself of anxiety for good

B

Feelings of sadness __________. A. are only felt by those with depression B. are one of the major symptoms of depression C. usually also lead to panic attacks D. should be ignored even when they last a long period of time

True

Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat anxiety disorders.

C

Medications taken for the treatment of depression __________. A. can be easily purchased at any store B. begin to reduce depression immediately C. must be monitored closely for the proper dosage D. usually have no side effects

True

One type of treatment for extreme depression includes sending electrical currents through the brain.

False

Periods of depression that do not affect our daily lives are called adjustment disorders.

False

There are no risks when taking medication to treat anxiety.

A

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT: A. feelings of euphoria B. reckless behavior C. inability to concentrate D. giving away possessions

A

Which of these statements BEST describes a suicide cluster? A. A suicide cluster occurs when multiple people attempt suicide at one time. B. A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is attempted in prison. C. A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is performed by a group of people after experiencing a national disaster. D. A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is covered by multiple media sources.