Depression

Question 1

ICD 10 criteria

Answer 1

2 for everyday for 2 weeks

1. low mood
2. loss of pleasure
3. fatigue

could also include:
decreased concentration, sleep, esteem
self harm
guilt

Question 2

becks triad symptoms of depression

Answer 2

1. low esteem
2. low thoughts on future
3. low thoughts on world

Question 3

other symptoms of depression

Answer 3

decreased appetite, sleep, weight
agitation
anxiety

Question 4

DDx depression

Answer 4

sadness
psychosis
withdrawal

Question 5

causes of depression

Answer 5

genetics
decrease in monoamine NT
dysfunctional limbic system
women more prone
adverse life events