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Myths about depression quiz

Can you separate the facts from the myths about depression?

  1. Depression is harmful but not a major medical condition.
  2. If a parent and grandparent had depression, you're bound to get it eventually.
  3. Only emotionally troubled people become depressed.
  4. Most people with depression never go to a mental health professional.
  5. Depression is most common in elderly people.
  6. Depression causes physical pain.
  7. Talking about depression only makes it worse.
  8. Being optimistic can cure depression.

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