Question

depression and anxiety: test
: _____________________________ score: _____ (10 correct answers required)
is a list of things that can be done to help people with depression or anxiety. beside the ones
are helpful in depression, write a “d.” beside the ones that are helpful in anxiety, write an
if the item is helpful to both disorders, write “both.”
______ 1. keep the environment bright and clean.
______ 2. listen.
______ 3. encourage daily exercise.
______ 4. help the person breathe deeply and relax their muscles.
______ 5. reassure the person that you will help them and keep them safe.
______ 6. encourage the individual to be with people and participate in social events.
______ 7. make sure medications are given as ordered.
______ 8. keep the environment quiet and non - stimulating.
fill in the blanks in the statements below:

1. a person who feels unneeded or unwanted may be suffering from ______________.
2. illness, chemical changes in the brain, and ____________________ side effects can all cause

depression or anxiety.

1. someone who is constantly fearful or restless may be suffering from ______________.
2. saying ____________________ to loved ones could be a sign that a person is thinking about

suicide.

1. telling a suicidal person that he will hurt his family if he kills himself only makes him feel more

hopeless and ____________________, thereby increasing his pain.

1. losing or gaining ____________________ could be a sign of depression.

Explanation:

Part 1: Classifying Helpful Actions (1 - 8)

To determine if an action helps Depression (D), Anxiety (A), or Both, we analyze each:

1. Keep the environment bright and clean: A bright, clean space can uplift mood (depression) and reduce stress (anxiety) → Both
2. Listen: Active listening supports emotional well - being for both conditions → Both
3. Encourage daily exercise: Exercise improves mood (depression) and reduces anxiety → Both
4. Help the person breathe deeply and relax their muscles: Relaxation techniques target anxiety, but also calm depression - related tension → Both (or “A” if stricter, but breathing/relaxation helps both)
5. Reassure the person that you will help them and keep them safe: Reassurance reduces anxiety (fear of harm) and provides security for depression → Both
6. Encourage the individual to be with people and participate in social events: Social interaction combats isolation in depression and eases anxiety - related withdrawal → Both
7. Make sure medications are given as ordered: Medication treats both depression and anxiety → Both
8. Keep the environment quiet and non - stimulating: A calm environment reduces anxiety (overstimulation) and soothes depression - related agitation → Both (or “A” if focusing on anxiety’s need for calm, but also helps depression)

Part 2: Filling in Blanks (9 - 14)

1. A person who feels unneeded or unwanted may be suffering from depression (low self - worth is a depression symptom).
2. Illness, chemical changes in the brain, and medication side effects can all cause depression or anxiety (medications can trigger mood disorders).
3. Someone who is constantly fearful or restless may be suffering from anxiety (fear/restlessness are core anxiety symptoms).
4. Saying goodbye to loved ones could be a sign that a person is thinking about suicide (pre - suicide gestures often include farewells).
5. Telling a suicidal person that he will hurt his family if he kills himself only makes him feel more hopeless and guilty, thereby increasing his pain (guilt is a common depression/anxiety emotion, and this tactic worsens it).
6. Losing or gaining weight could be a sign of depression (appetite changes are a key depression symptom).

Answer:

s (Part 1 - Classifications, Part 2 - Blanks)

1. Both
2. Both
3. Both
4. Both (or A)
5. Both
6. Both
7. Both
8. Both (or A)
9. depression
10. medication
11. anxiety
12. goodbye
13. guilty
14. weight

(Note: For Part 1, some answers may vary slightly based on interpretation, but “Both” is a strong candidate for most items as both disorders benefit from support, structure, and calm.)