Which statements regarding depression are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. It occurs in all age groups.
b. It rarely occurs in the elderly.
c. It occurs in men more often than in women.
d. It occurs in women more often than in men.
e. It is rarely seen but is severe when it occurs.
f. It is common in those who must cope with illness.
g. It is one of the most common and treatable mental disorders.
A, D, F, G
These are common characteristics of depression. Depression often is seen in the elderly, affecting as many as 40% of the elderly population, and it is not always severe. Depression occurs in a greater number of women than men.
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