Lesson 8: The behaviour, emotional and cognitive characteristics of depression Flashcards
1
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Define depression
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Depression is a mood disorder characterised by feelings of despondency and hopelessness. There are two types, unipolar and bipolar depression. Unipolar is when the patient has a persistent low mood.
2
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Behavioural characteristics of depression (S-SWAPS)
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- social impairment
- shift in energy levels
- weight changes
- aggression and self harm
- poor personal hygiene
- sleep pattern disturbance
3
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Emotional characteristics of depression (CLAW)
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- constant depressed mood
- loss of enthusiasm
- anger
- worthlessness
4
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Cognitive characteristics of depression (TRAPND)
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- thoughts of death
- reduced concentration
- absolutist thinking
- poor memory
- negative thinking
- delusions
