Mood disorders

Question	Answer
1. The one mandatory criterion for diagnosing depression includes: A. Sleep or appetite disturbance B. Low energy or motivation. C. Low mood or anhedonia. D. Somatic complaints or amotivation.	C: Low mood or anhedonia. A, B & D are ancillary symptoms and not diagnostic by themselves.
2. The two most important factors that helps decide the suicidal risk includes: A. Lifestyle factors B. Lethality and intentionality C. Planning and mode of suicide D. Lack of regret	B: Lethality and intentionality. A, C & D are supplementary information however the intention to carry out the act and seriousness of the attempt are the most important.
3. The best treatment for depression according to the available evidence base is: A. Family therapy. B. Interpersonal therapy. C. SSRIs and CBT. D. Supportive counselling.	C: SSRIs and CBT. A, B & D are useful treatments but the improvements are not as robust as medication plus cognitive behavioural therapy.

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