Key features of depression and its management in general practice.
 
"..Everything is ok in that department.."

Which of the following statements are true in relation of this presentation?
1. Men don't discuss their problems as much as women.
2. Women are more likely to seek medical help than men.
3. Depression in general practice is often different from that described in textbooks.
4. Ali is suffering from 'sub-syndromal' depression.
5. Antidepressants are of proven benefit in sub-syndromal depression.
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5. Antidepressants are of proven benefit in sub-syndromal depression.

Author's answer: False

Scientific evidence for effectiveness of antidepressant medication in sub-syndromal depression is lacking.