depression Flashcards
what is major depressive disorder?
severe but often short-term depression
what is persistent depressive disorder?
long-term/recurring depression
give 2 examples of other depressive disorders
disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
what are the 3 behavioural characteristics?
activity levels, disruption to sleep + eating behaviour, aggression + self-harm
what happens to activity levels?
energy levels become reduced + can become so severe that you cannot get out of bed
however they can also increase - you can struggle to relax + end up pacing around the room (psychomotor agitation)
what is psychomotor agitation?
struggling to relax + pacing around a room
what happens to sleep + eating behaviour?
you can have reduced sleep (insomnia) or increased need for sleep (hypersomnia)
appetite may increase/decrease - leads to weight gain/loss
what does increased/decreased appetite lead to?
weight gain/loss
true or false? people with depression don’t become irritable
false
what can aggression lead to?
physical/verbal aggression towards others or yourself (e.g. self-harm)
what are the 3 emotional characteristics?
lowered mood, anger, low self-esteem
list 2 feelings of a lowered mood
feeling ‘worthless’ or ‘empty’
what is self-loathing?
when you like yourself less than usual
what can anger lead to?
can lead to BEHAVIOURS such as aggression
what are the 3 cognitive characteristics?
poor concentration, absolutist thinking, dwelling on the negative
