Behavioural, Emotional And Cognitive Characteristics Of Depression

Question 1

Behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 1

Reduced activity levels
Disruption to sleep and eating behaviour
Aggression or self harm

Question 2

Cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 2

Poor concentration
Dwelling on the negative
Absolutist thinking ‘ black and white thinking’

Question 3

Emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 3

Lowered mood - defining emotional element of depression
Anger
Lowered self esteem