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Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide Answers

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There are no risks when taking medication to treat anxiety.

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Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT:

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feelings of optimism about the future
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reckless behavior
C
inability to concentrate
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giving away possessions
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One type of treatment for extreme depression includes sending electrical currents through the brain.

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Suicide is when a person intentionally ends his or her life.

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How does therapy help in the treatment of depression?

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changes negative thinking patterns
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alters the chemical balance in the brain
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disrupts damaging electrical signals in the brain
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raises levels of serotonin in the brain
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Anxiety disorders can be genetic or caused by a traumatic life event.

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There are several treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.

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There are no risks when taking medication to treat anxiety.

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Which of the following is NOT true?

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Those who abuse drugs are more likely to attempt suicide.
B
Major depression sometimes leads to suicide attempts.
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Copycat suicides are a form of cluster suicide.
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Suicide only has consequences for the person who attempts suicide.
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Periods of depression that do not affect our daily lives are called adjustment disorders.

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Which of these statements describes experiences or feelings related to anxiety?

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excessive fear of objects or situations
B
fear of embarrassment
C
constant worry
D
all of the above
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Bipolar disorder is a type of depression in which a person experiences alternating periods of severe sadness and extreme happiness.

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If you suspect someone you know may attempt suicide, you should __________.

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help them talk through their issues
B
help them by ignoring their behavior
C
help them by pointing out their faults
D
help them conceal their problems from others
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Which of the following is NOT true?

A
Those who abuse drugs are more likely to attempt suicide.
B
Major depression sometimes leads to suicide attempts.
C
Copycat suicides are a form of cluster suicide.
D
Suicide only has consequences for the person who attempts suicide.
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Which of these statements BEST describes a suicide cluster?

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A suicide cluster occurs when multiple people attempt suicide at one time.
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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.
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Which of these statements describes experiences or feelings related to anxiety?

A
excessive fear of objects or situations
B
fear of embarrassment
C
constant worry
D
all of the above
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Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat anxiety disorders.

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If you suspect someone you know may attempt suicide, you should __________.

A
help them talk through their issues
B
help them by ignoring their behavior
C
help them by pointing out their faults
D
help them conceal their problems from others
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Bipolar disorder is a type of depression in which a person experiences alternating periods of severe sadness and extreme happiness.

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T
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F
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There are several treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.

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T
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