Characteristics of Depression

Question 1

DSM-5 defenition

Answer 1

a mood disorder characterised my a negative change in mood

Question 2

example of a depression disorder

Answer 2

major depressive disorder
servere but often short term

Question 3

behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 3

change in activity
reduced levels of energy making them lathargic (decrease in activity levels)
disruption of eating/ sleeping habits
decrease/increase appetite
insomnia/hyperinsomnia
aggression/ self harm
irritability can extend to aggression or self harm

Question 4

emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 4

lower mood
may describe themselves as worthless or empty
anger
lowered self esteem

Question 5

emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 5

lower mood
may describe themselves as worthless or empty
anger
lowered self esteem

Question 6

cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 6

poor concentration
absolutist thinking
attention to the negative