Which of the following individuals is most at risk for major depression?
1. Lisa Howard, a 35-year-old unemployed single mother who recently gave birth to her third child, a girl with spina bifida
2. Mary Inman, a 54-year-old housewife who was recently diagnosed with diabetes
3. Nora Jacobs, a 26-year-old accountant who recently acknowledged that she is a lesbian
4. Olivia Keen, an 18-year-old high school senior who recently lost her drivers license following being stopped for driving under the influence of alcohol
Question 2
Dysthymia is characterized by
1. A long-term period of mild depression and related symptoms that does not disable a person but keeps him or her from feeling good.
2. Cycles of depression and mania.
3. Depressed mood most of the day, markedly diminished interest or pleasure in most activities, sleep disturbance, and fatigue.
4. Severe anxiety that may result in a panic attack.