Key features of depression and its management in general practice.

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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.

3. Chronic depression is rarely disabling.

Author's answer: False.

Failure to recover from major depressive disorder is associated with significant disability for the patient and immediate family members (9).

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