ASWB Social Work Bachelor's Exam Prep

Answer: C – Major depression is diagnosed when one demonstrates symptoms such as feelings of guilt, poor memory, insomnia, and persistent sadness. Other signs may be fatigue, weight gain or loss, anxiety, slow speech, and thoughts of suicide. Depression can be a normal reaction to life’s losses and struggles. When feelings become more intense, it is time to see a physician. Major depression is a treatable condition.