Your friend Gina has been laid off due to downsizing at your company.You care about her and decide you should ask her to consider seeking help for depression when,
A) two weeks later,she is still grieving over her job loss.
B) several months later,she has given up looking for work and lost interest in doing things with you and others that she once enjoyed.
C) two months later,she still worries incessantly about finding another job.
D) two months later,she hasn't found work and occasionally mentions missing her old job;however,she seems to be enjoying spending more time with her family and friends.

Question

Your friend Gina has been laid off due to downsizing at your company.You care about her and decide you should ask her to consider seeking help for depression when,
A) two weeks later,she is still grieving over her job loss.​
B) several months later,she has given up looking for work and lost interest in doing things with you and others that she once enjoyed.​
C) two months later,she still worries incessantly about finding another job.​
D) two months later,she hasn't found work and occasionally mentions missing her old job;however,she seems to be enjoying spending more time with her family and friends.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Several months after being laid off and showing signs of giving up on job searching and losing interest in once-enjoyed activities indicates a possible depressive episode. It is important to offer support and suggest seeking professional help.

Your Friend Gina Has Been Laid Off Due to Downsizing