What are some of the main symptoms of major depressive disorder?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Individuals suffering from depression may lose interest in socializing with family and friends as well as in activities that they would otherwise enjoy doing. They often do not have much energy, may have difficulty concentrating, and display a change in their eating and sleeping habits. They will also complain of headaches or stomach aches and have common negative emotions such as sadness, hopelessness, guilt, or feelings of being worthless.
All of the following are biological factors that could lead someone to developing a mood disorder except ___________.
Depression caused by anger that cannot be expressed and is turned inward is an example of a(n) __________ cause.
What is the difference in suicide rates between individuals suffering from a mood disorder and individuals who are not?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder are 15-20 percent more likely to commit suicide than those who do not have bipolar disorder. Individuals suffering from depression are 10 percent more likely to commit suicide than people who are not suffering from depression.
All of the following are symptoms of depression except __________.
Summarize how having poor interpersonal skills, or social skills, affects depression.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: There is a relationship between depression and people who have poor social skills. Individuals with poor social skills are unable to form new, healthy relationships because they are usually irritable or pessimistic. These personality traits seem to keep other people away from them, causing them to be more isolated and depressed. Often the only relationships that these individuals have are the ones that keep them feeling negative or do not offer support. This, in turn, causes them to have negative thoughts about themselves and those around them, which supports their depression.
All of the following are possible causes of mood disorders except __________.
Although feelings of euphoria may make experiencing _________ appealing, individuals often speak and behave in ways they regret later.
Which of the following is most likely associated with the inability to form healthy relationships, which may lead to negative thoughts and depression?
Did you find these answers helpful?