CHARACTERISTICS OF DEPRESSION

Question 1

depression

Answer 1

Depression is a mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy levels.

Question 2

Behavioural characteristics

Answer 2

shifts in activity level :either reduced or increased e.g sleeping,restless

Disruption to sleeping and eating behaviours

some people sleep more and some may experience insomnia,appetite may be increased/decreased

Question 3

Emotional characteristics:

Answer 3

Sadness : they feel empty

Loss of interest and pleasure in usual activities or hobbies: is associated with feelings of despair and lack of control

Low self-esteem : they may feel worthless and hopeless

Anger : this may be anger directed towards others or themselves

Question 4

Cognitive characteristics

Answer 4

Poor concentration: leads to poor decision making

Absolutist thinking : when they see an unfortunate situation they view it as a complete disaster

Attending to and dwelling on the negative : most likely to ignore the positives of a situation .They have a negative view of the world.