Depression Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by depression?
A
A mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy - these levels interrupt daily living.
2
Q
What are 3 behavioural characteristics of depression?
A
changed patterns in eating and sleeping.
-change in activity levels.
-aggression.
3
Q
What are 3 emotional characteristics of depression?
A
-low self-esteem.
-constant poor mood.
-high levels of anger.
4
Q
What are 3 cognitive characteristics of depression?
A
-attention towards negative events.
-irrational thoughts and absolutist thinking - ‘black and white thinking’.
-poor concentration.
