Exam 64: Mental Health Problems

__________ symptoms of adolescent depression include difficulty concentrating, indecisiveness, and distorted perceptions about events and relationships.

By 2020, __________ are expected to rise by more than 50% internationally to become one of the five most common causes of morbidity, mortality, and disability among youth.

The more detailed the individual's plan for suicide is, the lower the immediate risk.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2004 __________ was the third leading cause of death among youths and young adults aged 10 to 24 years in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for depression in adolescence?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why girls are at greater risk for depression than boys?

Adolescents who use drugs or alcohol are more likely to suffer from depression.

Which of the following would NOT be a social/emotional symptom associated with adolescent depression?

Boys are at greater risk for depression than girls, although the suicide rate among girls is higher.

Major depression represents a significant and negative alteration in how individuals think about themselves, their future, and life experience.

Risk factors for suicide include a history of emotional or psychiatric disturbance, especially affective disorders, such as depression and __________.