depression

Question 1

name the DSM classification for depression

Answer 1

major depressive disorder
persistent depressive disorder
disruptive depressive disorder
premenstrual-dysmorphic disorder

Question 2

what are the cognitive characteristics to depression

Answer 2

impaired concentration - cannot persist with task, difficulty in making decisions

extreme negativity - sees glass as half empty/ selective memory of negative events

absolute thinking - black and white thinking

Question 3

what are the behavioural characteristics to depression

Answer 3

withdrawal / psychomotor agitation

sleep and eating habits disruption - insomnia, hypersomnia, appetite change

aggression and self-harm

activity levels reduced

Question 4

what are the emotional characteristics to depression

Answer 4

low mood - feelings of worthlessness and emptiness

anger - lead to aggression and self-harm

low self-esteem - like themselves less, self-loathing