Unipolar Depression: Symptoms and key features

Question 1

Key features: How many people in the UK does UD affect

Answer 1

3.5 million

Question 2

Key features: How many adults have reported an episode of depression

Answer 2

19%

Question 3

Key features: whats the % of men vs women that have this

Answer 3

men - 15%
women - 30%

women are more likely to develop depression

Question 4

Key features: What age range of people have the highest reported rates of depression

Answer 4

50-54

Question 5

Symptoms: What are the 4 different catagories of symptoms for depression

Answer 5

affective symptoms

cognitive symptoms

social symptoms

physical symptoms

Question 6

Symptoms: examples of affective symptoms

Answer 6

depressed mood, feeling worthless and guilt

Question 7

Symptoms: examples of cognitive symptoms

Answer 7

difficulty concentrating, fatigue

Question 8

Symptoms: examples of social symptoms

Answer 8

abandoning hobbies, withdrawral from relatioships

Question 9

Symptoms: examples of physical symptoms

Answer 9

loss of appetite, unexplained pains