Question

which situation describes a risk factor for depression?

• feeling isolated from people at school
• being optimistic about how life is going
• knowing a classmate who has depression
• adjusting to a variety of simple changes

Explanation:

To determine a risk factor for depression, we analyze each option:

• "Feeling isolated from people at school": Social isolation is a known risk factor for depression as lack of social support and connection can negatively impact mental health.
• "Being optimistic about how life is going": Optimism is generally a protective factor, not a risk factor for depression.
• "Knowing a classmate who has depression": Merely knowing someone with depression does not directly increase one's own risk of depression (depression is not highly contagious in this way).
• "Adjusting to a variety of simple changes": Ability to adjust to changes is a sign of resilience, not a risk factor for depression.

Answer:

feeling isolated from people at school