Depression in Adolescence Week One Reading
Reading Information
Depression In Adolescence Week One Reading
Week: 1
Read: 11/08/21
Book:
Psychopathology: research, assessment and treatment in clinical psychology
Pages:Chapter 7 pages 198-201
Reference: Davey, G. C. (2021). Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical
Psychology (BPS Textbooks in Psychology) by Graham C. Davey (2014–08-22) [E-book]. John Wiley &
Sons.
Definitions
Major Depression A psychological problem characterised by relatively extended
periods of clinical depression which cause significant distress
to the individual and impairment in social or occupational
functioning
Bipolar disorder A psychological disorder characterised by periods of mania
that alternate with periods of depression
Unipolar depression A psychological disorder characterised by relatively extended
periods of clinical depression that cause significant distress
to the individual and impairment in social or occupational
functioning
Major depressive episode Episode of major depression, defined by the presence of five
or more depressive symptoms during the same 2-week
period, as stated by the DSM-5.
DSM-5 Summary Table ● Depressed mood most of the time
● Less interest or enjoyment of most activities
At least five of the following ● Significant weight change not associated with dieting
are present, including either ● Insomnia or excessive sleep
depressed mood or loss of ● Excessive increase or reduction in physical
interest: movement
● Substantial fatigue or lack of energy
● Feelings of worthlessness or excessive inappropriate
guilt
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