Depression

• Depression - A mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy levels
• DSM-5 categories of depression:

  Major depressive disorder - Severe but often short-term depression

  • Normal mood when not having a depressive episode
  • Symptoms need to last at least 2 weeks
• DSM-5 categories of depression:

  Persistent depressive disorder - Long-term or recurring depression

  • Always depressed, can't remember last time was happy
  • Symptoms need to last at least 2 years