Question

Ashwin observed that his friend Shubham was staying aloof, not playing with friends and becoming easily irritable for some weeks. Ashwin told his teacher about this, who, in turn, called Shubham’* parents and advised them to consult a doctor. Doctor after examining Shubham prescribed antidepressant drugs for him.

After reading the above passage, answer the following questions:

(i) Name two antidepressant drugs.

(ii) Mention the values shown by Ashwin.

(iii) How should Shubham’* family help him other than providing medicine?

(iv) What is the scientific explanation for the feeling of depression?

Answer 1

(i) Equanil, Iproniazid, phenelzine.

(ii) empathetic, caring, sensitive or any two values can be given.

(iii) They should talk to him, be a patient listener, can discuss the matter with the psychologist.

(iv) If the level of noradrenaline is low, then the signal sending activity becomes low and the person suffers from depression.