Depression

• What are behavioural (external) characteristics of depression?

  • Abolition
  • Reduction in energy
  • Variance in sleep
  • Response to food
  • Social impairment
• What are emotional characteristics of depression?

  • Lowered self-esteem
  • Constant low mood (long-lasting and severe)
  • High levels of anger
• What are cognitive (internal) characteristics of depression?

  • Intentional bias of irrational thinking
  • Selective attention to negativity
  • Poor concentration