description and features of unipolar depression Flashcards
what is depression?
unipolar depression is a mood disorder which contains two subtypes of depression; major depressive disorder
and Dysthymic disorder.
what is major depressive disorder/
main difference is that it is cyclical, meaning the symptoms come and go. - symptoms can be very severe.
what is Dysthymic
less severe symptoms but is a constant depressed state/
who is affected more frequently by depression ?
women
who is more likely to commit suicide with depression
?
men
how many symptoms does a person need to have before being diagnosed with depression?
according the dsm-v they need at least 5
what are 3 examples of symptoms?
depressed mood
insomnia or hypersomnia every day
recurrent thoughts of death
how many people a year commit suicide?
800,000
what is the rate of depression in the UK?
2.6 in 100.
