Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly known as depression, has in decades been receiving increased attention from news outlets and in popular culture. This condition affects roughly one in 15 adults (or 6.7%) of the adult population. This translates into millions across the globe who struggle with depression and are looking to learn more about their condition—particularly how to treat it. With so much information available, it is crucial to separate the truth from hearsay.
Take the following depression quiz to find out how well you know this condition.
Freud described depression as… A) Misplaced anger. B) An emotional reaction to physical exhaustion. C) A sense of mourning, without being conscious of what or who the individual is mourning over. D) A normal part of the developmental process.
Contemporary research defines depression as… A) Long-term unhappiness. B) Extreme and persistent sadness, together with a sense of lacking. C) A reaction to a destabilizing event, such as an accident or death of a loved one. D) All of the above. Depression is a pretty rare condition. A) It is pretty rare and is generally over-reported. B) It is among the most common mental health disorders in particular regions of the world. C) It is a relatively common mental health condition and is more prevalent among women than men. D) Depression has the same rates across cultures, genders, and all other distinctive categories.
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