1. Depression can be overcome by willpower.
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False

2. Two-thirds of people with depression don't get help.
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False

3. There are four main categories of depression: major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, and manic depression.
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False

4. Bipolar depression used to be called manic depression.
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False

5. Major depression tends to be a chronic, recurring illness.
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False

6. Dysthymia doesn't strike in episodes, but is instead characterized by milder, persistent symptoms that may last for years.
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False

7. Bipolar disorder cycles between episodes of major depression and highs known as mania.
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False

8. Substance abuse and the side effects from prescription medication may lead to a depressive episode.
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False

9. Family history and environmental factors may contribute to depression.
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False

10. The symptoms of depression include: a depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities, changes in appetite or weight, disturbed sleep, slowed or restless movements, fatigue, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness, or excessive guilt, trouble in thinking, concentrating, or making decisions, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
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False

11. Wellbutrin (bupropion), Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), Effexor (venlafaxine), Serzone (nefazodone), and Remeron (mirtazapine) are prescription medications to treat depression.
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False

12. St. John's wort is the most-prescribed antidepressant in Germany.
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False

13. Hypericum is the concentrated extract of flowers and leaves of St. John’s wort.
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False

14. The flower is named in honor of St. John the Baptist.
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False

15. In the U.S., St.John’s wort is considered a dietary supplement, not a drug.
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False

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