Depression characteristics

• What are the behavioural characteristics?


  1. Activity levels - reduced levels of energy

  2. Disruption to sleep & eating behaviour

  3. Aggression & self-harm
• What are the emotional characteristics?


  1. Lowered mood - overwhelming feelings of sadness

  2. Anger - directed at self or others

  3. Lowered self-esteem
• What are the Cognitive Characteristics?


  1. Poor concentration

  2. Tending to dwell on negative

  3. Absolutist thinking

  4. Thoughts of death

  5. Poor memory