Features of Depression

Features of Depression

1. Persistant low mood

   • Feeling unhappy over a long period of time (6months)

2. Loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable

   • Reduced motivation- lack of stimulus

3. Social Withdrawal

   • Isolation

4. Reduced self esteem

   • Negative Thought processes

5. Change in appetite

   • Noticable behavioural change

6. Change of weight- gain/ loss

   • Noticable physical changes
     • Comforteating or not eating

7. Suicidal Ideation

   • hopeless/ no purpose etc.

8. self-harm

   • Negative thinking--- negative behaviour
     • Self-help technique?