unipolar depression

Question 1

ICD-10 main 3 symptom requirements for unipolar depression

Answer 1

lowering mood, lack of energy, lack of motivation

Question 2

how long do you have to display main symptoms according to ICD-10 do diagnose unipolar depression?

Answer 2

symptoms must occur most of the time, on most days for at least two weeks

Question 3

mild episodes:

Answer 3

symptoms displayed: 4
features: a patient might find their symptoms upsetting but they will probably be able to carry on doing most day-to-day activities

Question 4

moderate episodes:

Answer 4

symptoms displayed: 5 or 6

features: a patient might have serious problems doing day-to-day activities such as going to work or school

Question 5

severe episodes:

Answer 5

symptoms displayed: 7 or more plus general feeling of worthlessness
features: a patient may have suicidal thoughts or engage in self-harm to cope with their feelings

Question 6

Liu yi Lin et al 2016

Answer 6

A study that links higher levels of social media intake to a higher risk of depression

Question 7

effects of depression on an individual

Answer 7

increased risk of suicide:

feelings of increased worthlessness and sadness - need a way out
there is a suggestion that 10-15% with severe depression will commit suicide

Question 8

effects of depression on society

Answer 8

days of work lost (2014\2015 9.9 million days of work were missed because of stress, depression or anxiety - the Health and Safety Executive)

cost of treatment - drugs/counselling etc.
figures from 2007 estimate that depression costs the NHS 1.7 billion in one year alone