Answers to the Depression quiz

 

📄 Quiz Answers (Easy Read)

1. Depression is a mental health condition that makes people feel sad, tired, and lose interest in things for weeks or months.

2. Examples: feeling hopeless, not enjoying activities, sleeping too much/too little, feeling guilty, withdrawing from friends.

3. False – depression lasts weeks or months, not just a few days.

4. Doctors, school counsellors, or mental health professionals.

5. Talking therapy, medication, support at school, family support, crisis support.

6. Major depression = only low moods. Bipolar disorder = low moods and high moods (mania/hypomania).

7. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Postpartum Depression.

8. Get immediate help from a doctor, crisis team, or emergency services.

9. False – treatments are different for different people.

10. By listening, being patient, encouraging them to get help, and supporting daily life.