characteristics of depression

Question 1

What is depression?

Answer 1

A mood disorder - unipolar/bipolar

Question 2

How common is depression in England?

Answer 2

1/4 people will experience depression in their lifetime.

Question 3

What is depression the leading cause of worldwide which impacts the economy?

Answer 3

Disability and absence

Question 4

What is major depressive disorder?

Answer 4

the most common and severe type of depression.

Question 5

what is premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

Answer 5

mood disruption prior to and / or during menstruation

Question 6

what is post partum depression?

Answer 6

when women experience major depression (or before) childbirth that can last weeks or months.

Question 7

what is seasonal affective disorder?

Answer 7

a period of major depression that usually happens during winter months.

Question 8

how is depression diagnosed?

Answer 8

using two diagnostic tools - DSM and ICD

Question 9

what is comorbidity?

Answer 9

when one or more disorders occur alongside the original ( depression and anxiety )

Question 10

What are some behavioural symptoms of depression?

Answer 10

1. lethargy or fatigue
2. insomnia / hypersomnia
3. psychomotor agitation / restlessness
4. aggression + irritability towards the self + others
5. self harm
6. loss of interest in hobbies or pleasure
7. significant weight gain / loss

Question 11

what are some emotional symptoms of depression?

Answer 11

1. lowered mood
2. aggression + irritability towards the self + others
3. recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation with or without intent

Question 12

what are some cognitive symptoms of depression?

Answer 12

1. poor levels of concentration
2. focusing on the negative aspects of life
3. absolute thinking ( all good or all a disaster )
4. recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation with or without intent

Question 13

what type of symptom for depression is aggression towards the self + others?

Answer 13

behavioural + emotional

Question 14

what type of symptom for depression is recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation with or without intent?

Answer 14

emotional + cognitive

Question 15

what type of symptoms for depression is poor levels of concentration?

Answer 15

cognitive

Question 16

what type of symptom for depression is loss of interest in hobbies or pleasure?

Answer 16

behavioural

Question 17

what type of symptom for depression is lowered mood?

Answer 17

emotional