1. Depression can be overcome by willpower. True False
2. Two-thirds of people with depression don't get help. True False
3. There are four main categories of depression: major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, and manic depression. True False
4. Bipolar depression used to be called manic depression. True False
5. Major depression tends to be a chronic, recurring illness. True False
6. Dysthymia doesn't strike in episodes, but is instead characterized by milder, persistent symptoms that may last for years. True False
7. Bipolar disorder cycles between episodes of major depression and highs known as mania. True False
8. Substance abuse and the side effects from prescription medication may lead to a depressive episode. True False
9. Family history and environmental factors may contribute to depression. True 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. True False
11. Wellbutrin (bupropion), Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), Effexor (venlafaxine), Serzone (nefazodone), and Remeron (mirtazapine) are prescription medications to treat depression. True False
12. St. John's wort is the most-prescribed antidepressant in Germany. True False
13. Hypericum is the concentrated extract of flowers and leaves of St. Johns wort. True False
14. The flower is named in honor of St. John the Baptist. True False
15. In the U.S., St.Johns wort is considered a dietary supplement, not a drug. True False
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