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Depression Flashcards

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What is depression?

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A mental disorder characterised by low mood and energy levels.

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What are the behavioural characteristics of depression?

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Change in activity levels, disruption to sleep and eating behaviour, agression and self harm.

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What are the emotional characteristics of depression?

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Lowered mood, anger, lowered self esteem

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What are the cognitive characteristics of depression?

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Poor concentration, attending to and dwelling on the negative, absolutist thinking

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