Depression MSE Flashcards
1
Q
Appearance
A
Dark clothing tearful neglect / unkempt smell furrowed brows
2
Q
Behaviour
A
Poor eye contact poor rapport fidgeting agitated psychomotor retardation anhedonia, anergia
3
Q
Speech
A
slow
quiet
increased latency
monotonous
4
Q
Mood
A
low, depressed
5
Q
Affect
A
Flat
6
Q
Thought content
A
guilt and self blame
suicidal ideation
decreased concentration
delusions of nihilism, perception, guilt, sin
7
Q
Thought flow
A
Slow
Pseudo-dementia from decreased concentration
8
Q
Thought forming
A
No insertion, withdrawal, broadcasting or blocking
9
Q
Perception
A
May have 2nd person auditory hallucinations
10
Q
Cognition
A
Orientated in time, place and person
Slow, poor concentration
11
Q
Insight
A
Good or partial
