Unipolar Depression Flashcards
Why is it called unipolar depression?
Because it refers to someone’s mood being pulled in one (uni) direction.
What is unipolar depression?
A type of mood disorder causing periods of feeling sad and lacking motivation to do everyday activities.
What is the ICD-10?
It is a book called the International Classification of Diseases (versiob 10), this book includes the symptoms of all diseases.
What are the 3 main symptoms of depression?
Lowering of mood - feeling very sad
Lack of energy even after resting
Lack of motivation to do things.
What is the requirements for diagnosis according to the ICD-10?
At lleast one main symptom must be present most of the time on most days for at least two weeks.
In addition, another one of the symptoms should be present at some point during that time.
What are the three episodes of depression called?
Mild, Moderate and Severe
How many symptoms has to be displayed to be diagnosed with mild depression?
Four
How many symptoms has to be displayed to be diagnosed with moderate depression?
Five or Six
How many symptoms has to be displayed to be diagnosed with severe depression?
Seven or more
Feature: How many people will suffer from an episode of serious depression every year?
1 in 15
Feature: what is the difference between males and females when it comes to depression?
Twice as many females are affected than males.
It seems to affect women for longer than it does men.
Who reported that more people are diagnosed with depression nowadays than in the past?
Martin Seligman (1988) reported that in the 1980’s people were 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with depression than in the 1940’s.
What did The King’s Fund (2008) report?
It estimated that by 2026, 1.45 million people will be diagnosed with depression compared to 1.24 million in 2007.
Who found that there was a large increase in diagnosis of teenagers and young adults compared to in 1938?
Jean Twenge et al (2010)
How does depression affect society?
The amount of time missed from work by patients.
What did The Health and Safety Executive estimate with regards to absence from work?
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