Characteristics of depression Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What approach explains depression?
A
cognitive approach
2
Q
What percentage of the UK has depression?
A
2.6
3
Q
What are some emotional characteristics of depression?
A
- sadness, feeling empty, worthless, hopeless, low self esteem
- low interest in usual hobbies, activities
4
Q
What are some behaviour characteristics of depression?
A
- shift in anxiety level (increased or decreased)
- energy: restlessness, agitated, tiredness
- sleep: insomnia, hypersomnia
- appetite: reduced or increased
5
Q
What are some cognitive characteristics of depression?
A
- negative self concept
- sense of worthlessness
- negative view of world
- irrational
- thoughts not accurately reflect reality
- Absolutist thinking
