depression Flashcards
What is depression?
A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.
True or False: Depression only affects mood.
False: Depression can affect mood, thoughts, behavior, and physical health.
List three common symptoms of depression.
Sadness, fatigue, and changes in sleep patterns.
What cognitive approach focuses on negative thought patterns in depression?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Fill in the blank: One characteristic of depression is a persistent sense of __________.
hopelessness.
What are automatic negative thoughts?
Thoughts that arise spontaneously and contribute to feelings of depression.
True or False: Cognitive distortions are helpful in managing depression.
False: Cognitive distortions can exacerbate depression.
What is the goal of cognitive therapy in treating depression?
To change negative thought patterns and beliefs.
Identify one behavioral characteristic of depression.
Social withdrawal.
Which cognitive distortion involves viewing situations in black-and-white terms?
All-or-nothing thinking.
What role does self-esteem play in depression?
Low self-esteem can contribute to the development and persistence of depression.
True or False: Depression can lead to physical health problems.
True: It can result in issues like fatigue and chronic pain.
What is rumination in the context of depression?
The repetitive focus on distressing thoughts or feelings.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive therapy often includes __________ to help patients identify negative thoughts.
thought records.
What is the relationship between depression and anxiety?
They often co-occur and can exacerbate each other.
True or False: Depression can be effectively treated with medication alone.
False: A combination of therapy and medication is often more effective.
What is the cognitive triad in depression?
Negative views of the self, the world, and the future.
Identify one physical symptom of depression.
Changes in appetite.
What type of therapy emphasizes changing behavior as well as thoughts in treating depression?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
True or False: Everyone who experiences sadness is clinically depressed.
False: Clinical depression is diagnosed based on specific criteria.
What is a common misconception about depression?
That it is simply a result of personal weakness or lack of willpower.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive restructuring is a technique used to challenge __________.
negative thoughts.
What is the significance of behavioral activation in treating depression?
It encourages engagement in enjoyable activities to improve mood.
What impact does sleep disturbance have on depression?
It can worsen symptoms and hinder recovery.
