uni-polar depression Flashcards
1
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what is depression
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serious mood disorder that affects daily life. the act of low self-esteem, low image. feeling empty and worthless
2
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features of depression
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- 1 in 4 have a mental disorder at some point in their life
- 6233 disorders in the DSM
- 450 million people worldwide have a mental health disorder
- 55% of LGBT patients who have experienced bullying and as a result suffered depression
- 17% have suicidal thoughts
3
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what did SELIGMAN say
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depression is known as the common cold of psychological disorders
4
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what are some of the measures of diagnosing depression
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crying agitation loss of interest loss of energy worthlessness sadness loss of interest in sex self-dislike
5
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what are the four domains of common to al depressive disorders
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- affective
- behavioural
- cognitive
- physical
6
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examples of the domains of depression
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sad,depressed mood - affective
difficulty sleeping - physical
difficulty concentrating - cognitive
7
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what did angst et al find
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major depressive disorder accounts for 20-35 % of suicides
