L8 - characteristics of depression

Question 1

what is the diagnosis of depression

Answer 1

5 symptoms present everyday for 2 weeks
must include sadness/loss of interest
impairment in general functioning NOT caused by other events

Question 2

6 behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 2

shift in energy levels
social impairment
weight changes
poor personal hygiene
sleep pattern disturbance
aggression and self harm

Question 3

4 emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 3

loss of enthusiasm
constant depressed mood
worthlessness
anger

Question 4

6 cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 4

delusions
reduced concentration
thoughts of death
poor memory
negative thinking
absolutist thinking