Depression Awareness: Supportive Check-Ins, Self-Care, and Help-Seeking

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Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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A coworker has recently become withdrawn and stopped joining group activities. What is a helpful first step you can take to support them?

Invite them out for walks or outings to encourage social connection

Confront them about their behavior in front of others

Ignore the change and wait for them to reach out

Advise them to work overtime to distract themselves

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If you want to find mental health services for depression, what is a recommended first step?

Avoid seeking any help

Use an online tool to locate services in your area

Rely solely on friends for support

Wait for services to contact you

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A coworker is struggling with depression and asks for your help getting to their therapy appointment. What is a supportive response?

Tell them to find their own way

Offer to help with transportation if you can

Advise them to skip the appointment

Discourage them from attending therapy

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What is a recommended action if you have trouble making decisions while feeling depressed?

Ignore the need for decisions

Rely on random chance

Make quick decisions to get them over with

Delay making important life decisions until you feel better

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Which of the following is a recommended way to help someone adhere to their depression treatment?

Suggest they stop treatment if they don't see immediate results

Tell them to skip appointments if they feel tired

Discourage them from following their treatment plan

Help set reminders for therapy or medication

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If you notice a friend is struggling with persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities, what should you encourage them to do?

Rely solely on self-help books

Seek help from a mental health professional

Try to ignore their symptoms

Keep their feelings to themselves

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Which action is recommended for someone who notices persistent symptoms of depression in themselves?

Ignore the symptoms

Talk to a health care provider

Self-diagnose and treat without professional input

Wait for symptoms to go away on their own

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What is a healthy coping strategy for someone experiencing depression symptoms?

Talk to people you trust about how you are feeling

Use unprescribed medications to self-treat

Keep all feelings bottled up

Withdraw from all social contact

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for someone managing depression?

Eating regular, healthy meals

Using alcohol or drugs to cope with symptoms

Getting physical activity, such as walking

Doing what you can as you can

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What should you remind a loved one who is discouraged about their depression?

They should stop trying to get help

With time and treatment, their depression can lift

They will never feel better

Only medication can help them

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What is a healthy way to manage your mood if you are feeling depressed?

Stay inactive as much as possible

Engage in 30 minutes of walking per day

Skip meals to lose weight

Use nicotine to relax

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What is a recommended way to help a loved one stick to their depression treatment plan?

Set reminders for them to take prescribed medications

Tell them to stop taking medication if they feel better

Discourage them from attending therapy

Ignore their treatment schedule

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Which of the following is a helpful way to support a friend who is attending therapy for depression?

Offer transportation or help them access appointments

Discourage them from going

Tell them therapy is a waste of time

Ignore their need for support

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Which of the following is a practical self-care step for someone experiencing depression symptoms?

Isolate from friends and family

Stay up late to distract from negative thoughts

Skip meals to save time

Try to maintain a regular bedtime and wake-up time

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A friend with depression is struggling to keep up with daily tasks. What is a helpful suggestion?

Tell them to do everything at once

Suggest they avoid asking for help

Advise them to ignore their responsibilities

Encourage them to decide what must get done and what can wait

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If you notice a coworker is having trouble meeting responsibilities and seems detached, what is a supportive action you can take?

Gently check in and encourage them to seek professional help

Ignore the situation

Report them to management without speaking to them

Tell others about their struggles without consent

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If you are experiencing depression, which activity may help improve your mood even if you don’t feel like doing it?

Engaging in hobbies or activities you used to enjoy

Using alcohol to cope

Avoiding all activities and staying in bed

Making major life decisions immediately

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A colleague mentions feeling hopeless and unable to focus at work. What is an appropriate supportive response?

Avoid talking to them about their feelings

Suggest they quit their job immediately

Tell them to just get over it

Offer understanding, patience, and encouragement

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A coworker has recently become withdrawn and stopped joining group activities. What is a helpful first step you can take to support them?

Advise them to work overtime to distract themselves

Ignore the change and wait for them to reach out

Invite them out for walks or outings to encourage social connection

Confront them about their behavior in front of others

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If a friend with depression is considering making a big life change, what should you suggest?

Advise them to ignore their feelings

Wait until they feel better before making important decisions

Encourage them to make the change immediately

Tell them not to discuss it with anyone

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If you are supporting someone with depression, what is a helpful attitude to maintain?

Be patient and understanding

Push them to 'snap out of it'

Dismiss their feelings

Be impatient and critical

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About the Depression Awareness: Supportive Check-Ins, Self-Care, and Help-Seeking practice quiz

This practice quiz focuses on Depression Awareness: Supportive Check-Ins, Self-Care, and Help-Seeking, listed under CDL Practice — Depression and Suicide. Use it to check what you understand, spot topics to revisit, and connect the material to safe, informed decisions on the road.

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