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Earlier I asked you a lot about your physical health...

...depression is a common problem for people with hepatitis C.

Do you have a history of mental illness, or is there mental illness in your family?

Over the past few months, how would you describe your mood on most days?

For instance, are you generally in good spirits, or do you feel "down" more than "up"?

Sometimes the treatment for hepatitis C can make people feel depressed or make depression symptoms worse.

...was there any time that you felt particularly sad or down for no apparent reason?

Do you remember what else you felt?

...did you get any treatment for depression?