Symptoms and features of Unipolar depression.

Question 1

Otherwise known as Major depressive disorder or clinical depression, unipolar depression is characterised by what symptoms?

Answer 1

Varying degrees of sadness, disappointment, loneliness, hopelessness and guilt. It is also characterised by difficulty concentrating, insomnia, change in weight and sex drive, irritability.

Question 2

Who is effected by Depression?

Answer 2

It is a common mental disorder, affecting 3.5 million people in the UK. The peak ages are 50/60, but any ages can suffer from it. People who suffer from it may live shorter lives.

Question 3

Which gender is more likely to be diagnosed?

Answer 3

Women are more two/three times likely to be diagnosed. However, this may be due to societal norms, suppressing male emotions.