Def Of Depression

Question 1

Depression is characterised by the ….

Answer 1

Changes in mood

Question 2

What are the categories of depression (4)

Answer 2

• Major depressive disorder : severe but often short term
• Persistent depressive disorder: long term or reoccurring depression inc. sustained major depressive disorder
• Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder: childhood temper tantrums
• Premestural dysphoric disorder: disruption for mood prior or during menstration

Question 3

Name the 3 behavioural characteristics

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Answer 3

• Activity levels: Typically people have reduced levels of energy. In some cases it can cause PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVATION - struggle to relax.
• Disruption to sleep and eating: Can be a reduction or an excessive increase in sleep and eating
• Aggression and self harm: Can become aggressive. This can be directed towards the the self or others

Question 4

Name the emotional characteristics

Answer 4

Lowered mood: exp. Of feeling down/blue/ or lethargic

Anger: negative emotions. Are experienced inc. anger towards self or others this can cause self harm

Lowered self esteem: (how we can view ourselves) they can view themselves negatively and begin to hate themselves

Question 5

Name the cognitive characteristics

Answer 5

• Poor concentration: unable to stick to a task & make decisions that they would usually be able to
• Dwelling on the negative: more inclined to focus on the negative of a situation
• Absolutist thinking: called black and white thinking where they see a situation as absolute