Depression

Question 1

What is depression

Answer 1

a mood effective disorder

Question 2

DSM criteria for depression

Answer 2

-depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities for 2+ weeks
-impaired function eg social, education

Question 3

Symptoms of depression

Answer 3

-feels empty and sad
-significant weight change
-change in sleep
-fatige
-suicidal

Question 4

Characteristics of depression

Answer 4

Emotional
Behavioural
Cognitive

Question 5

Emotional

Answer 5

-low mood (sad empty)
-anger at self and others
-low self esteem

Question 6

behavioural

Answer 6

Low energy = withdraw from social life
-distraction to sleep (insomnia)
-aggression to self and others (self harm)
-appetite increase / decrease

Question 7

Cognitive

Answer 7

-suicidal thoughts
-poor concentration levels
-negative irrational thoughts