Depression Flashcards
1
Q
what is unipolar depression?
A
a mood disorder, all symptoms and diagnosis distinguish between 2 types: major and dystemia
2
Q
what percentage of the USA population have depression?
A
7%
3
Q
what is the ratio/percentage of women to men with depression?
A
2:1 (w=10-25% m=8-12%)
4
Q
what does it mean by high comorbidity?
A
appears with other disorders such as OCD
5
Q
when is the most common onset?
A
can appear any time from adolescence (25-44 common onset)
6
Q
what are the top two symptoms from the DSM5 criteria?
A
- depressed mood
- loss of interest
7
Q
what are some other symptoms on the DSM criteria?
A
- fatigue
- insomnia/hypersomnia
- weight loss/gain
- feelings of worthlessness
