Cognitive Explanations of Depression
Depression is a mood disorder.
The DSM recognises a few different types of depression:
– Major Depressive Disorder - severe, but often short-term
depression.
– Persistent Depressive Disorder - long-term or recurring depression,
including sustained major depression.
– Disruptive Mood Deregulation Disorder - Childhood temper
tantrums
– Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - Disruption to mood prior to and/
or during menstruation.
Diagnosis of Depression
Depression can be mild, or so intense that the sufferer is at serious risk of
suicide
Estimated that 5% of adults in Britain will suffer from it at some time in
their lives
Risk of women developing unipolar depression is double that of men -
because they are more likely to be diagnosed
Key Assumptions of The Cognitive Approach
Individuals who suffer from mental disorders have distorted and
irrational thinking - may cause maladaptive behaviour.
Depression is a mood disorder.
The DSM recognises a few different types of depression:
– Major Depressive Disorder - severe, but often short-term
depression.
– Persistent Depressive Disorder - long-term or recurring depression,
including sustained major depression.
– Disruptive Mood Deregulation Disorder - Childhood temper
tantrums
– Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - Disruption to mood prior to and/
or during menstruation.
Diagnosis of Depression
Depression can be mild, or so intense that the sufferer is at serious risk of
suicide
Estimated that 5% of adults in Britain will suffer from it at some time in
their lives
Risk of women developing unipolar depression is double that of men -
because they are more likely to be diagnosed
Key Assumptions of The Cognitive Approach
Individuals who suffer from mental disorders have distorted and
irrational thinking - may cause maladaptive behaviour.
