Characteristics Of Clinical Depression

Question 1

What are the two types of depression

Answer 1

Unipolar and bipolar

Question 2

When clinical depression (major depressive disorder) occurs on its own, it’s called ?

Answer 2

UNIpolar depression

Question 3

If MANIA occurs with depression, it is called?

Answer 3

BIpolar depression/disorder (or manic depression)

-Mania can occur on its own (manic disorder) but is still referred as bipolar disorder

Question 4

Mania can be described as

Answer 4

A sense of euphoria or elation

• people with mania tend to have a test deal of energy and rush around, but barely get anything done
• lack a sense of purpose in their actions and survive on very little sleep

Question 5

People with bipolar depression ____

Answer 5

Alternate between mania and depressive episodes

Question 6

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) identified three main behaviours that must be present for a diagnosis of unipolar depression?

Answer 6

• persistent sadness/low mood
• loss of interest/ pleasure
• fatigue/low energy

Question 7

Any other symptoms of unipolar depression

Answer 7

• disturbed sleep
• poor concentration
• low self confidence
• poor/increased appetite
• suicidal thoughts or acts
• agitation
• guilt/self blame