Question

lesson 1
vocabulary review
use the correct vocabulary terms to complete the following statements.

1. prolonged feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness can be a sign that you are suffering from
2. feelings of unease or worrying about what may happen are signs of
3. a lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern is called

understanding key concepts
after reading the question or statement, select the correct answer

1. which of the following is not a change in behavior one might expect with depression?

a. trouble sleeping
b. eating too much
c. eating too little
d. running alone

1. which of the following is not a warning sign of depression?

a. boredom
b. increased interest in life
c. poor concentration
d. increased irritability
thinking critically
after reading the question or statement, write a short answer using complete sentences.

1. identify. what are three feelings you may experience when you are depressed?
2. explain. how might depression affect your sleep?
3. analyze. how might community violence cause someone to become depressed?
4. discuss. while being treated for depression, what else can you do to help the healing process?

Explanation:

1. Depression is often characterized by long - term feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness.
2. Anxiety is associated with feelings of unease or worry about future events.
3. Apathy refers to a lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern.
4. Running alone is not a typical behavioral change associated with depression compared to sleep and eating disturbances.
5. Increased interest in life is not a warning sign of depression; rather, symptoms like boredom, poor concentration, and increased irritability are.
6. Three feelings of depression can be sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. Depression can cause insomnia or excessive sleeping. Community violence can cause depression through trauma, loss, and a sense of insecurity. During depression treatment, following the treatment plan, maintaining a routine, and seeking social support can aid healing.

Answer:

1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Apathy
4. d. Running alone
5. b. Increased interest in life
6. Sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness
7. Depression can cause trouble sleeping (insomnia) or excessive sleeping.
8. Community violence can cause depression through trauma (witnessing or experiencing violence), loss (of loved - ones or property), and a sense of insecurity in the community.
9. During depression treatment, one can follow the treatment plan (take medications as prescribed, attend therapy sessions), maintain a routine (regular sleep, meal times), and seek social support (spend time with family and friends).