Depression

Question 1

What is depression

Answer 1

A mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy levels

Question 2

Behaviour characteristics of depression

Answer 2

• low activity levels, reduced energy making them lethargic. Withdraw from work, education and social life
• disruption to sleep and eating behaviour, increased or decrease sleep and appetite
• aggression or self harm, verbal or physical aggression

Question 3

Emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 3

• lowered mood, feeling sad and down
• anger, extreme anger on others or self
• lowered self esteem, feeling worthless or hating them self

Question 4

Cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 4

• poor concentration, unable to stick with a task
• attending to and dwelling on the negative
• absolutist thinking, extreme thoughts