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GCSE Psychology · key term
A feature of an illness or disorder, such as persistent low mood or disturbed sleep.
Used by AQA
Paper 2
Revise: Characteristics of Clinical DepressionClinical depression is a mental health condition involving persistent low mood and/or loss of interest and enjoyment, together with other symptoms. It is more than feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days: symptoms can persist for weeks or months and make everyday activities difficult. Depression can follow a difficult event, but it can also develop without an obvious reason.
For ICD diagnosis, remember both the number and severity of symptoms. Duration also matters; one symptom alone does not establish depression.
In a scenario, link the behaviour to the symptom: no longer enjoying a favourite hobby indicates loss of interest and enjoyment.
Self-confidence decreases in depression. Hair loss is not one of the listed ICD symptoms.
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