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A doctor diagnoses a patient with depression. Which symptom most likely helped the doctor confirm this diagnosis?

A
behaving recklessly on occasion
B
decreasing use of alcohol
C
feeling overwhelmed with intense guilt and anger
D
weight gain over the past year
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Which situation describes a risk factor for depression?

A
feeling isolated from people at school
B
being optimistic about how life is going
C
knowing a classmate who has depression
D
adjusting to a variety of simple changes
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Which is a healthy coping strategy that Noah can use if he begins to feel depressed?

A
He can incorporate meditation into his everyday life.
B
He can find ways to spend time alone due to his sadness.
C
He can skip exercise so he can get more sleep during the day.
D
He can remain patient and allow himself to go through the process.
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A doctor diagnoses a patient with depression. Which symptom most likely helped the doctor confirm this diagnosis?

A
behaving recklessly on occasion
B
decreasing use of alcohol
C
feeling overwhelmed with intense guilt and anger
D
weight gain over the past year
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Which negative effect of grief influences physical health?

A
loss of appetite
B
uncontrollable crying
C
pulling away from others
D
inability to share emotions
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Which is a symptom of depression?

A
planning for the future
B
increased concentration
C
decreased anger
D
sleep disturbance
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Which best describes internal coping strategies?

A
They are social.
B
They are personal.
C
They help improvement relationships.
D
They involve seeking support from others.
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Which coping strategy for dealing with depression or grief is external?

A
writing in a journal
B
finding creative outlets
C
setting personal goals
D
talking with friends and family
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Which is a healthy coping strategy that Noah can use if he begins to feel depressed?

A
He can incorporate meditation into his everyday life.
B
He can find ways to spend time alone due to his sadness.
C
He can skip exercise so he can get more sleep during the day.
D
He can remain patient and allow himself to go through the process.
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After experiencing a loss in his family, Simon cannot sleep and refuses to eat. What aspect of health is Simon’s grief affecting?

A
physical
B
mental
C
social
D
emotional
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A survey was conducted to evaluate how grief affects different factors in people’s lives. The graph shows the survey results. Graph Key: 1 = Not at all; 10 = A tremendous amount

Question illustration
A
mood
B
physical health
C
economic well-being
D
social relationships
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Which statement describes a social risk factor for depression?

A
Fabian feels excluded from a group of coworkers.
B
Julia found out her very close relative passed away.
C
Isabella learned her family is relocating to a new state.
D
Felix discovered his dad suffered from depression years ago.
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Coping strategies can help individuals build

A
resiliency.
B
negativity.
C
depression.
D
isolation.
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A survey was conducted to evaluate how grief affects different factors in people’s lives. The graph shows the survey results. Graph Key: 1 = Not at all; 10 = A tremendous amount

Question illustration
A
Mood
B
physical health
C
social relationships
D
economic well-being
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Which is a typical warning sign of depression?

A
mental sharpness
B
interest in food
C
abnormally high energy
D
feelings of guilt or sadness
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Which statement describes grief affecting mental health?

A
Hanna takes out her anger on close family and friends.
B
Gabriel has no appetite and seems to be losing weight.
C
Alina is inconsolable after learning about her father’s death.
D
Raphael has not slept well since having to change his routine.
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What is an example of resiliency?

A
crying uncontrollably at the loss of a relative
B
isolating oneself from a peer or family group
C
refusing to accept grief and remaining in denial
D
processing feelings of anger and guilt about a situation
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Which is a healthy way to treat depression?

A
giving it time to go away
B
partying often
C
going to support groups
D
isolating oneself

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