Depression

Question 1

What are features of depression?

Answer 1

S sleep disorder
I interest deficit
G guilt 
E energy deficit
C concentration deficit
A appetite disorder
P psychomotor agitation
S suicidality 

Fatigue, reduced social engagement, anhedonia

Question 2

What are risk factors for depression in elderly?

Answer 2

• Recent bereavement
  
  • Social isolation
  • Stroke
  • Chronic medical conditions
  • Polypharmacy

Question 3

What screening tools can be used for depression?

Answer 3

• PHQ-9

* GDS

Question 4

What comprises the DSM-5 criteria

Answer 4

Requires >5 of the following symptoms for >2 weeks.

They must represent a change from usual functioning and cause clinically significant distress.`

Core symptoms (need 1 or more)

* Depressed mood for most of the day 
* Anhedonia in almost all activites 

Additional symptoms

* Change in weight or appetite
* Insomnia or hypersomnia 
* Psychomotor agitation 
* Fatigue or loss of energy
* Worthlessness/guilt
* Indecisiveness or decreased ability to concentrate 
* Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide