Key features of depression and its management in general practice.

"..I had this once before.."

1. People with chronic depression typically exhibit a frankly depressed mood.
2. In chronic depression the level of depression remains remarkably constant in each individual.
3. Chronic depression is rarely disabling.
4. Alcohol abuse is a risk factor for chronic depression.
5. Chronic depression is associated with illness and death in immediate family members.

2. In chronic depression the level of depression remains remarkably constant in each individual.

Author's answer: False.

The level of depression varies, fluctuating between syndromal illness and milder symptoms (9).

Click on any unselected options for feedback