Multiple choice general knowledge

After one major depressive episode, a person has a __% chance of a second episode.

  1. 5

  2. 25

  3. 50

  4. 75
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Explanation

After one major depressive episode, research shows there is approximately a 50% chance of having a second episode. This recurrence risk increases with each subsequent episode - after two episodes, the risk rises to about 70%, and after three episodes, to about 90%. This makes prevention and treatment continuation crucial.

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