Questionnaire

Please note that the details you have provided us will be kept confidential. Please
complete the questionnaire to the best of your knowledge.
1. What is your age? ___________________
2. What is your sex? ___________________
3. What is current residential situation?
Home hostel outside the college campus other than home
4. What is your current relationship status?
Single in a relationship ​ ​refuse to answer
5. Have you ever experienced depression?
Yes​ ​no
6. Have you ever known anyone who experienced depression?
Yes​ ​ no
If yes, can you explain his/ her situation briefly?
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7.​ Which of the following do you think are symptoms of depression? (Tick either
symptom or not a symptom for each option)
- Crying most of the day, every day for more than 2 weeks:
Symptom not a symptom
- Significant weight change (10% or more of body weight in 1 month)
Symptom not a symptom
- Persistent cheerfulness for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Difficulty concentrating on most tasks most of the day, every day, for more than 2
weeks.
Symptom not a symptom
- Recurrent complaining
Symptom not a symptom
- Exercise for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Feeling guilty for most of the day, everyday, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Feeling angry for most of the day, everyday, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Feeling of loneliness/ isolation for most of the day, everyday, for more than 2
weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Constant, poor body posture
Symptom not a symptom

- Feelings of worthlessness for most of the day, everyday, for more than 2 weeks
 Symptom not a symptom
- Alcohol consumption more than 2 drinks a day, every day, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Persistent lack of enjoyment in hobbies
​Symptom not a symptom
- Racing thoughts for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Chronic pain
Symptom not a symptom
- Absenteeism from college for 5 or more working days within 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Persistent irritability
Symptom not a symptom
- Depressed mood for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Excessive socializing for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Recurrent thoughts of suicide and/ or death for most of the day, everyday, for
more than 2 weeks
Symptom not a symptom
- Noticeable increase/ decrease in number of hours slept per day for more than 2
weeks ​ Symptom not a symptom
- Restlessness:​ symptom not a symptom
- Loss of Appetite​: symptom not a symptom
- Mood swings:​ symptom not a symptom
​- Significant decrease in self esteem:​ symptom not a symptom
8. Do you think depression is a curable disease?
Yes No
9. Do you think depression is a inborn part of a character or reaction to particular
situation?
Yes no
10. Do you think depression is caused by external factors (i.e., family or money
problems, etc?
Yes​ ​ no
11. Do you think depression is due to biological changes in the brain?
Yes​ ​ no
12. Do you think depression is influenced by genetics?
Yes no
13. according to you, which is the most affected gender for depression?
Male​ ​ female​ ​ no such difference

14. Which of the following do you think is/are most common causes for depression?
(Please tick your options, more than 1 answer is accepted)
Abuse Certain medications Conflict Death or Loss
15. Do you think depression can be treated by "talk" therapy?
Yes​ ​ no
16. Do you think depression can be treated by drugs​?
Yes no
17. Identify the antidepressants among the following (please put a tick mark in
correct ones)
Setralin Amitriptyline Imipramine Alprazolam Phenytion
18. Do you think that depression and hypomania are the same things?
Yes​ ​ no​ ​not sure.
19. Do you think people with bipolar disorder experience depression?
Yes​ ​ no
20. Do you think depression can be treated by yoga and meditation?
Yes​ ​ no
21. Do you think that there is enough awareness among public about depression?
Yes no
22. Do you think there is any stigma/ discrimination attached to people suffering
from depression?
Yes​ ​ no
23. What would you do if you get depression, how do you cope up with it? (choose
the best option among the following)
you would run away from the place that is bothering you for sometime or forever
you discuss your problem with your friend or family
you consult a psychiatrist
you take medication on your own
you show anger on people around you
you do nothing

24. What would you advice and / or where do you direct a loved one/ friends/
neighbor, etc., if you knew or thought that he or she was depressed?
guide them yourself
take them to a psychiatrist
explain their other family members/ friends about their situation and ask them to
give some moral support

25. Please add any other comments or information you may wish to include to help
us better understand your level of awareness
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