Author Question: Lisa is having a very stressful term in college. She has noticed changes in her sleeping habits, ... (Read 78 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Lisa is having a very stressful term in college. She has noticed changes in her sleeping habits, appetite, interest in her hobbies, and ability to concentrate. What should Lisa do?

a. Nothing, as there is nothing wrong with her. All students experience these symptoms.
b. She should contact her student health center and be evaluated for major depressive disorder.
c. She should contact her student health center and be evaluated for bipolar disorder.
d. She may have major depressive disorder, but she should wait for the term to be over and see if the symptoms go away on their own.

Question 2

Which of the following can be considered a symptom of major depression?

a. changed eating habits
b. hallucinations
c. inflated self-esteem
d. racing thoughts