Depression

Question 1

List the 4 DSM-5 categories of depression (types)

Answer 1

Major depressive disorder
Persistent depressive disorder
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 2

List the three behavioural categories of depression and examples

Answer 2

Activity levels- typical sufferers have reduced energy, leading to withdrawal from work, school etc

Disruption from sleep and eating behaviour- may experience insomnia, appetite may increase or decrease

Aggression and self harm- this can occur depending on the person

Question 3

List the three emotional characteristics of depression and examples

Answer 3

Lowered mood- feeling worthless or empty etc

Anger- this can be directed at the self or others

Lowered self esteem- some depression sufferers experience self loathing

Question 4

list the three cognitive characteristics of depression and examples

Answer 4

Poor concentration- find it hard to stick with a task they usually would or find it hard to make decisions

Attending to and dwelling on the negative- glass half empty not half full

Absolutist thinking- black and white thinking eg all is negative