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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What depression model suggests that depression is in a new category by itself?

2. How much more likely are men to commit suicide than women?

3. What is another word for "talking therapy"?

4. What plant is used to help with depression?

5. With what drug does Solomon have a side effect where he cannot remain upright?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the process of psychoanalysis like?

2. How does ecstasy affect the body?

3. According to the text, why do depression medications work so well?

4. Why is it important for one to find a therapist that they like?

5. Describe Solomon's experience with sexual identity.

6. What are the major factors that influence ideas surrounding depression?

7. In the end, how does Solomon feel about his experience with depression?

8. How did Phaly Noun help depressed women?

9. How do life changes affect depression?

10. How does Solomon use a metaphor about finding a hole in the ozone layer to finding depression among the indigent Americans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Maggie's role in the book? How does Solomon use her as an example? What might he admire about her? Why is her religious faith important?

Essay Topic 2

What role does Lolly serve in the book? How does Solomon use her as an example of impoverished depressed? What kind of treatment does Lolly receive? What does Solomon want his reader to learn from Lolly?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the dilemma of social stigma and depression. How does society view depression and other mental disorders? What are some common misconceptions about the disorder? Why do you think people might be ashamed of their disorders?

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