Characteristics of depression Flashcards
1
Q
emotional characteristics (d)
A
lowered mood and low self esteem
2
Q
behavioural characteristics (d)
A
aggression, self harm
disruption to sleeping and eating
activity levels- very high energy levels or very low
3
Q
cognitive characteristics (d)
A
poor concentration- can lead to poor desicion making which can intefere with work
dwell on negative aspects
absolutist thinking