Characteristics of Depression Flashcards
What is depression?
An affective disorder meaning the features that are evident to an observer suggests a persons mood.
What is depression distinguished from the normal mood variation of what two criteria?
1) Degree of disturbance
2)Duration
What criteria does the DSM criteria include?
-Behavioural
-Emotional
-Cognitive
What are the 3 symptoms of depression in the behavioural category?
-Shift in activity levels
-Sleep
-Appetite
Shift in activity levels
This can be an increase (agitation) or decrease (tiredness)
Sleep
Some may sleep more and not be able to get up or some may experience insomnia
Appeptite
Some may eat more than usual or not feel like eating at all
What are the 3 symptoms of depression in the emotional category?
-Sadness
-Loss of interest
-Anger
A formal diagnosis of major depressive disorder requires what?
Five symptoms that must include sadness or loss of interest and pleasure in normal everyday activities
Sadness
Low mood or emptiness. Felling of hopelessness and low self-esteem
Loss of interest
Activities/hobbies that used to bring them joy, associated with feelings of lack of control
Anger
Directed to themselves or others. Arise from hurt and wanting to retaliate.
What are the 3 symptoms of depression in the cognitive category?
-Negative views of the world
-Negative expectations of themselves
-Irrational thoughts
Negative views of the world
They believe that everything will turn out badly and there is no hope
Negative expectations of themselves
They hold unrealistic expectations about their lives and relationships
