Depression Flashcards
anhedonia
lack of enjoyment
anergia
lack of energy
amotivation
lack of motivation
diurnal variation
mood varies over the day
early morning wakening
waking at least 2 hours before normal
psychomotor retardation
slowing of thoughts or movements
stupor in its severe form
euthymia
normal mood
what classification systems can be used for depression
ICD 10 - UK
DSM 5 - USA
how does ICD10 classify low mood
moderate depression
severe depression
dysthymia
dysthmyia
chronic low grade depression
how does DSM5 classify low mood
mild, moderate, severe major depressive disorder
persistent depressive disorder
depression criteria
minimum 2 weeks
no symptoms of hypomania/mania
what are the 3 core features of depression
low mood
anhedonia
anergia
what are additional symptoms of depression
low self confidence unreasonable guilt suicidal behaviour early morning wakening/sleep disturbance psychomotor retardation changes in appetite and weight
how is a moderate depressive episode defined (ICD10)
2 core features
4 additional features
