Depression features and symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
what are 9 symptoms of Depression?
A
Depressed mood or irritable Decreased interest or pleasure in most activities Worthlessness/guilty feelings Suicidal thoughts/suicide plan Behaviour/activity change-retardation Energy levels/fatigue Weight change/appetite change Sleep change-insomnia/hypersomnia Concentration levels
2
Q
how many symptoms of depression must you have to be diagnosed with it?
A
5/9
3
Q
how long do you have to have symptoms of depression for before you get a diagnosis?
A
2 weeks
4
Q
what symptom must you have to be diagnosed as depressed?
A
mood or loss of interest/pleasure
5
Q
how many people does depression affect?
A
1/5 people
6
Q
what percentage of the population experience depression?
what year was this data gathered?
A
7-12%
2001
7
Q
what percentage of people are affected by depression in the US according to the DSM?
A
7%
8
Q
what percentage did Moussavi et al say industrialized nations are affected by depression?
A
15%
9
Q
what ratio does depression affect gender?
A
2:1 women:male
