Depression Symptoms and Features

Question 1

What is another illness other than schizophrenia which you look at?

Answer 1

Depression

Question 2

How many symptoms do you need out of 9 to have depression?

Answer 2

5 - one of which must be depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure

Question 3

What are symptoms of depression?

Answer 3

Suicidality: thoughts of death or suicide

Diminished ability to think or concentrate

Feelings of worthlessness

Fatigue/loss of energy

Change in sleep: insomnia or hypersomnia

Significant weight change (5%)

Decreased interest or pleasure in most activities

Feeling sad/empty most of the day, nearly everyday

Question 4

How often does depression take place?

Answer 4

1 in 6 people

Question 5

What % of adults are estimated to suffer from depression globally?

Answer 5

5%

Question 6

Who is more affected by depression?

Answer 6

Women (2:1)