depression, self harm and suicide

Question 1

name 3 types of depression

Answer 1

bipolar (manic depression) = elation followed by depression
unipolar
dysthymia = persistent depression

Question 2

what are the 3 core features of depression?

Answer 2

low mood
loss of interest and enjoyment
lack of energy and activity

Question 3

what is the biological basis of depression?

Answer 3

from natural change e.g. mestruation

side effect of medication

Question 4

name 3 treatments for depression

Answer 4

drugs :MAOB inhibitors, seretonin, noradrenaline
CBT
electro-convulsive therapy

Question 5

what is Beck’s cognitive theory of depression?

Answer 5

cognitive triad:
1)negative view of self, 
2)negative experience,
3) no plans for future
 together produce depression

Question 6

what are the 2 types of self harm?

Answer 6

Self poisoning

self injury

Question 7

what percentage of 15/16 yr olds have self harmed in their life time? and of which what percentage in the last year?

Answer 7

13% –> 7%

Question 8

what percentage of self harm cases (15/16yrs) is cutting?

Answer 8

65%

Question 9

What percentage of self harm cases is poisoning?

Answer 9

31%

Question 10

name 3 differences between self harm and suicide?

Answer 10

Self harm reduces with age, however suicide increases.
Self harm is the same between males and females, however more men commit suicide.
self harm has a weak link to mental illness however suicide has a strong link.

Question 11

name a similarity between self harm and suicide?

Answer 11

they are both associated with alcohol