Depression

Question 1

Cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 1

-Poor concentration:Unable to stick to task/make decisions they usually would.
-Attending & dwelling on the negative: Pay more attention to negative parts of life, have bias towards recalling unhappy thoughts.
-Absolutist thinking: When a situation is unfortunate tend to see it as absolute disaster - black & white thinking.

Question 2

Behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 2

-Aggression:self harm or abuse of others
-Activity levels: low energy levels (or psychomotor agitation) and wont engage in enjoyable activities
-Disruption to sleeping/eating: insomnia and weight gain or loss

Question 3

Emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 3

-Lowered mood: lethargic and don’t want to do many activities
-Anger: Angry at others or themselves
-low self-esteem: don’t perceive themselves accurately - worthless and loathe themselves