Paper 2 Terms: Prevalence Rates & Disorders

Question 1

Depression

Answer 1

Mood disorder

Question 2

Symptoms

Answer 2

• Depressed Mood
• Diminished interest or pleasure in daily activities.
• Significant weight change in a month.
• Insomnia or Hypersomnia
• Psychomotor agitation or retardation.
• Fatigue
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
• Diminished ability to think or concentrate.
• Recurrent suicidal thoughts

Question 3

Diagnosis & Criteria

Answer 3

• Five or more symptoms have been present for two weeks.
• Symptoms result from changes in previous functioning.
• One symptom is either depressed mood, loss of significant distress, or malfunctioning.
• Symptoms are not attributable to other conditions and disorders.

Question 4

Prevalence Rates

Answer 4

• Average 6.7% in 12 months.
• 8.5% in women.
• 4.7% in men
• The median onset age is the mid-20s.
• Recurrent disorder.
• Depressive episodes usually last 3-4 months.