Depression

Which of these is a symptom that a person may be suffering from major depression?

Depression is rarely a disabling disease. True or false?

When it comes to long-term relief, counseling may be even more effective than antidepressants such as Prozac. True or false?

If depression runs in your family, there's little you can do to prevent it. True or false?

Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is essentially the same as major depression. True or false?

Bonus Question: you have trouble sleeping, you aren't getting along well with family and friends, and you feel an absence of joy and vitality in your life. Still, you never miss work and have generally kept your life on track. Finally, you see a doctor. What is the most likely diagnosis?