Approaches to Depression Flashcards
What is the name of the most current DSM?
DSM-5TR
What are the FOUR classes of symptoms in depression?
Emotional, cognitive, motivational and somatic
How many symptoms need to be shown for diagnosis and for what duration?
At least 5 symptoms everyday for at least 2 weeks
What is persistent depressive disorder?
Milder but chronic depression lasting for at least 2 years
What is the worldwide prevalence of depression?
4.4%
What are the names of the two behavioural explanations of depression?
learned helplessness and reduced rewards
How does the psychodynamic approach explain depression?
depression is a defence mounted by the ego to avoid intrapsychic conflict; a reaction to loss leading to regression to the oral stage of dependency; unconscious anger turned upon the self
What are the names of the two cognitive explanations of depression?
Attributional reformulation of learned helplessness and an Oppressive Attributional Style
What is a negative cognitive triad?
Pessimistic view of the self, the world and the future
What are the 4 elements of CBT?
education phase, behavioural activation and pleasant event scheduling, cognitive rehersal and behavioural hypothesis testing
How does the social approach aim to treat depression?
Creating therapeutic communities, couples/ family therapy
