Depression

Question 1

What are behavioural characteristics of depressions?

Answer 1

• Reduced levels of energy

- Disruption to sleep and eating behaviours

Question 2

What are common symptoms of depression?

Answer 2

• Reduced concentration
• Lack of self-esteem
• Pessimism
• Disturbed sleeping and eating habits
• Sometimes: Ideas of self harm
• Lack of interest
• Tiredness
• Sad mood
• ‘Feeling nothing’

Question 3

What type of disorder is depression?

Answer 3

Mood disorder

Question 4

How does DSM-5 categories depression?

Answer 4

• Major depressive disorder
• Persistent depressive disorder
• Disruptive mood dyregulation disorder
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 5

What are cognitive characteristics of depression?

Answer 5

• Poor concentration

- Absolute thinking (‘black and white thinking’)

Question 6

What are the emotional characteristics of depression?

Answer 6

• Lowered mood

- May display anger (not always)