depression

• Depression


  A mood disorder defined by a consistent and long-lasting sense of sadness.
• Behavioural


  Reduction in activity level: includes lacking the energy needed to perform everyday activities (e.g. personal hygiene).

  A change in eating behavior: often results in either significant weight gain or weight loss.

  An increase in aggression: this can be towards other people, but these aggressive acts often take the form of self-harm.
• Emotional


  Sadness: a persistent, very low mood.

  Guilt: Linked to helplessness and a feeling that they have no value in comparison to other people.
• Cognitive


  Poor concentration: people with depression cannot give their full attention to tasks, and when they need to make a decision, they can be indecisive, unable to choose between competing options.

  Negative schemas: automatic negative biases when thinking about themselves, the world and the future.