Depression characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What is depression?
A
a mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy levels
2
Q
Persistent depressive disorder?
A
long term recurring depression
3
Q
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?
A
childhood temper trantrum
4
Q
Premenstural dysphoric disorder?
A
disruption to low mood prior to or during menstruation
5
Q
What is depression associated with?
A
changes to sleeping behaviour - insomnia
6
Q
What do sufferers of depression often become?
A
aggressive
7
Q
Emotional characteristics of depression?
A
- lowered mood
- anger
- lowered self-esteem
8
Q
Cognitive characteristics of depression?
A
- poor concentration
- negativity
- absolutist thinking
