Quiz for:
Exploring Major Depressive Disorder

Question 1

Which therapeutic class is the most commonly prescribed for pharmacological treatment of Major Depressive Disorder?

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT listed as an additional symptom of Major Depressive Disorder in DSM-5?

Question 3

Which hormone levels are associated with abnormalities linked to Major Depressive Disorder?

Question 4

In what year was Major Depressive Disorder added to the DSM?

Question 5

What type of life events are significant environmental factors increasing the risk of Major Depressive Disorder?

Question 6

What model explains the increased likelihood of depression due to stress on a pre-existing vulnerability?

Question 7

Which treatment method is recommended as first line for Major Depressive Disorder in individuals under 18 according to NICE guidelines?

Question 8

Which is a commonly used tool to measure the severity of depression symptoms?

Question 9

Which neurotransmitter is NOT directly associated with the Monoamine Theory of depression?

Question 10

What percentage of patients experience relapse within 12 months following Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?

Question 11

What subtype of depression is predicted to be the leading cause of disease burden worldwide by 2030?

Question 12

What is the average onset age for Major Depressive Disorder?

Question 13

Which of the following is not a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder according to DSM-5?

Question 14

What percentage of risk differences for Major Depressive Disorder is accounted for by genetic factors?

Question 15

What is the term for the condition characterized by the highest concordance rate for Major Depressive Disorder among twins?