Table 1 Overview of items and example items for the different sections in the knowledge questionnaire
Domain | Number of items | Example item | Answer options |
|---|---|---|---|
Prevalence and comorbidities | 4 | Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in childhood and adolescence | a) correct b) incorrect |
Professional diagnostic and treatment | 2 | Who can diagnose a depressive disorder? | a) anyone can assess this, if one has dealt with the topic extensively and knows the symptoms b) there are reliable tests in the internet that are helpful to find out whether one has depression or not c) only specific professionals with appropriate qualifications can assess this d) close friends and family can best assess this since they know the person best |
Symptoms | 6 | What are possible symptoms of depression? | a) sadness b) loss of interest c) increased talkativeness d) loss of energy |
Causes | 8 | If one encounters a great amount of burdens and has a genetic risk for depression, one has an increased risk to develop a depression | a) correct b) incorrect |
Course and degree of severity | 6 | How are the different degrees of severity of depression called? | a) big, small b) low, strong c) mild, moderate, severe d) light, heavy |