Which of the following statements regarding depression is incorrect?

A. Depression is a state of mind where thoughts are clouded by feeling of despair, and is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance.

B. Symptoms of depression include persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, weight gain or weight loss, diffuculty concentrating, alcohol and drug use to cope with problems, and thoughts of death and suicide.

C. Exercise has been reported to decrease perceived symptoms of depression, with a combination of high-frequency, light-resistance exercise and aerobic exercise offering the best results (example: weights and walking).

D. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimate more than half of the American public is on medication for depression.


The answer is D

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