Depression

Question 1

What are 5 symptoms of depression?

Answer 1

low mood, anhedonia (loss of interest in things once enjoyed), fatigue, feeling worthless, sleep disturbance, weight gain/loss, psychomotor retardation (slow thoughts and movements), suicidal thoughts

Question 2

When was depression added to the DSM?

Answer 2

1980s

Question 3

How many diagnostic criteria are there and which 2 need to be present for a diagnosis?

Answer 3

9 - low mood and anhedonia (loss of interest in things previously enjoyed)

Question 4

Factors affecting diagnosis?

Answer 4

• 5 or more present for at least 2 weeks
• significant distress and dysfunction
• cannot be influenced by substance abuse or other conditions

Question 5

What are 6 features of depression?

Answer 5

• 70% will have a full recovery with correct treatment
• affects people in different ways - mild-severe
• can be caused by big changes such as bereavement or losing job, but also may not have a cause
• different types of depression including postnatal depression (PND) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
• difficult to diagnose as people can easily hide how they are feeling
• different treatments will work for different people - recovery and suitability

Question 6

What is depression?

Answer 6

An effective mood disorder which is characterised by prolonged sadness and withdrawal, ranging from mild to severe

Question 7

5 stats of depression?

Answer 7

• 264 million worldwide
• those aged 15-25 are most vulnerable
• 800,000 adults die by suicide per year
• 77-85% of low-middle class countries receive no treatment
• 1 in 4 UK girls report symptoms at age 14