Depression

Question 1

Symptoms of depression to ask about?

Answer 1

Core symptoms:

• Low mood
• Anhedonia
• Fatigue

Somatic:

• Sleep
• Appetite/weight loss
• Libido - “I

Cognitive;

• Concentration
• Memory

Emotional

• Guilt - Sometimes when people are feeling this way they blame themselves, are you feeling like this?
• Worthlessness - How do you feel about yourself at the moment?
• Hopelessness - How do you feel about the future?

Question 2

Good qs to ask

Answer 2

Sometimes when people feel low, they blame themselves. Are you feeling like this?

How do you feel about yourself at the moment?

What makes you feel so guilty?

How do you feel about the future?

Do things feel so bad that you think life is not worth living/ Have you thought about ending your life? How would you do this? What plans have you made to make this happen?

Question 3

Things to exclude/ask about

Answer 3

Mania

Psychosis

Suicidality

Self-neglect

Anxiety

History of thyroid problems - have you noticed any cold intolerance or weight gain?

Alcohol and recreational drug use