Characteristics of depression

• What are the behavioural characteristics of depression?

  Avoiding social events/activities previously enjoyed

  Change in activity - lethargy

  Change in sleep - insomnia

  Change in eating behaviour - calorie consumption
• What are the emotional characteristics of depression?

  Low mood affecting feelings of self esteem and pleasure

  Intense sadness and worthlessness
• What are the cognitive characteristics of depression?

  Irrational, negative beliefs about the self, the world and the future

  Faulty thinking

  Lack of concentration