Mini-Quiz: Causes of Depression

1. If your mother had bouts of depression, would you also suffer the disease?

   No, because it is only inherited by the fatherGood try, but not right. Select another answer. If the mother is depressed, all the children will also become depressed when olderSorry, not correct. Try another button. It is quite possible, but not always the caseThat is correct. You mental health factors.

2. Why would a person with low self-esteem become depressed?

   Life seems so hopeless to such a personCorrect. You are doing great! It is those with high self-esteem that become depressedOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Low self-esteem indicates mental illnessSorry, not correct. Try another button.

3. Do people ending a romantic relationship often get depressed?

   No, because most are glad to get rid of the other personSorry, not correct. Try another button. There is no relationship between romance and depressionGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Sadness or stress can lead to a bout of depressionThat is correct. You mental health factors.

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