DEPRESSION - CHARACTERISTICS

• BEHAVIOURAL – changes in seen behavioural traits 

  • Weight changes 
  • Loss of energy – lethargic or fatigue 
  • Social impairment – levels of social interaction 
• EMOTIONAL – changes in expressed emotions 

  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt 
  • Consistent low mood with feelings of sadness 
• COGNITIVE – changes in the way that you think 

  • Poor memory 
  • Reduced concentration on work or tasks – slow thinking