Depression

Question 1

What are the DSM-5 categories of depression

Answer 1

• major depressive disorder (sever, short term)
• persistent depressive disorder (long term, reoccurring, sustained major)
• disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (childhood temper tantrums)
• premenstrual dysphoric disorder (disruption to mood prior/during menstruation)

Question 2

What are the behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 2

• activity levels (more often than not, reduced levels of energy, making them lethargic, some cases can lead to opposite effect, psychomotor agitation)
• disruption to sleep and eating behaviour (insomnia or hypersomnia- need for sleep)
• aggression and self harm

Question 3

What are the emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 3

• lowered mood
• anger
• lowered self esteem

Question 4

What are the cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 4

• poor concentration
• attending/dwelling on the negative
• absolutist thinking (black and white thinking)