Depression Flashcards
How is depression and depressive disorders characterised
Changes to mood (low)
What are the 4 categories for depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Persistent depressive disorder
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
What is a major depressive disorder
Severe but short term
What is a persistent depressive disorder
Long term or recurring including sustained major depression
What is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Childhood temper tantrum
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Disruption to mood prior to menstruation
What are the behavioural characteristics of depression
Activity levels (reduced)
Disruption to sleep and eating behaviour (either more or less)
Aggression and self harm (irritability or aggression to self)
What are the emotional characteristics of depression.
Low mood - lethargic, empty, sad
Anger
Lowe self esteem
What are the cognitive characteristics of depression
Poor concentration -
Attending to and dwelling on the negative
Absolutist thinking (black and white thinking)
