Depression Flashcards
1
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Depression
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Mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy levels
2
Q
Behavioural characteristics of depression
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Activity levels
Disruption to sleep and eating pattern
Aggression and self-harm
3
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Emotional characteristics of depression
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Lowered mood
Anger
Lowered self-esteem
4
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Cognitive characteristics of depression
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Poor concentration
Attending to and dwelling on the negative
Absolutist thinking