Which Individual Is NOT Exhibiting a Stigma Against Someone with Major

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which individual is NOT exhibiting a stigma against someone with major depressive disorder?

• A) Linda's mom tells her she needs to "snap out of it" and thinks she just isn't trying hard enough to do so.
• B) Marley's employer decides not to promote her because she is worried that moving to a position of management will be too stressful for someone with a history of depression.
• C) Jacques' doctor tells her that her sadness really is not that big of a deal, and she probably just needs to get out more, and not seek intensive treatment.
• D) Kyla's sister studies websites about depression so that she can identify symptoms of depression in Kyla and point her to the right avenues for treatment.

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