Depression

depression - a mood disorder which causes a low mood over a period of time/persistent

DSM 5 - 4 types of depression

• major depressive disorder - severe but often short-term

• disruptive mood dysregulation - childhood temper tantrums

• persistent depressive disorder - long term or recurring

• premenstrual dysphoric disorder - disruption to mood prior/during menstruation

unipolar - one mood

bipolar - alternating between emotions

symptoms:

• loss of interest in daily activities

• mood change from baseline

• impaired function - social, occupation, education

• hypersomnia/insomnia (too much or too little sleep)

characteristics of depression:

cognitive -

• concentration diminishes

• suicidality

• worthlessness

• thought of self-harm

• absolutist thinking

emotional -

• depressed/low mood

• decreased interest/pleasure in daily activities

• guilt/sadness/anger/irritability

• fatigue/loss of energy

• low self esteem

behaviour -

• change in eating habits

• change in sleep insomnia/hypersomnia

• change in activity

• self harm