Diagnosis of depression

Question 1

What is the definition of depression?

Answer 1

1. symptoms present for 2 weeks with 2/3 core symptoms
2. not secondary to drug misuse/bereavement
3. impairs social function

Question 2

Name 3 core symptoms

Answer 2

1. depressed mood
2. anhedonia - dimished interest and pleasure

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Question 3

Name 3 symptoms of negative thinking?

Answer 3

1. guilt and low self esteem
2. suicide idealation
3. poor concentration

Question 4

Name 4 somatic symptoms?

Answer 4

1. weightloss
2. low libido
3. insomnia
4. psychomotor retardation/agitation

Question 5

mild depression

Answer 5

< 5 symptoms

Question 6

moderated depression

Answer 6

5 - 7 symptoms

Question 7

severe depression

Answer 7

8 - 10 symptoms +/- psychomotor symptoms