Characteristic Of Depression

Question 1

What is depression

Answer 1

Mood disorder characterised by low mood, lack of energy and motivation and loss of interest in activities
Symptoms must be present for no less than two weeks

Question 2

What does the DSM-5 includes what categories of depressive disorder

Answer 2

Major depressive disorder - severe but short term
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder - childhood tantrums
Persistent depressive disorder - long term recurring depression
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - disruption of mood before or during menstruation

Question 3

What are some behavioural characteristics

Answer 3

Shift in activity levels
Affected sleep
Affected appetite
Aggression and self harm

Question 4

Emotional characteristics

Answer 4

Consistent low mood - worthlessness/emptiness
Anger
Lowered self esteem

Question 5

Cognitive characteristics

Answer 5

Negative view of the world
Irrational thoughts
Poor concentration
Catastrophising - end of world mindset