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Question #1

What percentage of adults suffer from a depression in the United States?

A. 25

B. 8

C. 10

D. 15

Question #2

How long do feelings of sadness have to persist in order to be considered clinical depression?

A. 2 Months

B. 2 Weeks

C. 1 Year

D. 4 Weeks

Question #3

How many symptoms do you need to exhibit in order to qualify to be diagnosed as clinically depressed?

A. 5

B. 7

C. 9

D. 3

Question #4

Identify the two areas of the brain that can be affected by depression according to this video.

A. Pons and hypothalumus

B. Occipital lobe and amygdala

C. Thalamus and cerebellum

D. Frontal lobe and hippocampus

Question #5

According to the video how long does it take the average person suffering from a mental illness to get help?

A. Two years

B. A little over a year

C. Over 10 years

D. Five months