Depression Flashcards
1
Q
What is depression?
A
A mental disorder characterised by low mood and energy levels.
2
Q
What are the behavioural characteristics of depression?
A
Change in activity levels, disruption to sleep and eating behaviour, agression and self harm.
3
Q
What are the emotional characteristics of depression?
A
Lowered mood, anger, lowered self esteem
4
Q
What are the cognitive characteristics of depression?
A
Poor concentration, attending to and dwelling on the negative, absolutist thinking
