Depression | Notion

Define depression and describe the signs and symptoms of depression.
Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of depression.
Describe the differential diagnosis of depression from other causes of low mood.
Explain the biological, psychological and social management of depression.

What is depression?
What is the difference between mood and affect
What is the difference between “day=to-day depression” and pathological depression?
Outline the spectrum of moods we see in patients with depression
Outline the biopsychosocial model
Outline some biological causes of depression
What is the monoamine hypothesis? (common exam question)
What is the relationship between personality and depression?
What is the “kindling” theory of depression and personality?
Outline social factors affecting the aetiology of depression
Outline the basic epidemiology of depression
What are the clinical features that allow you to diagnose depression
What are the biological symptoms of depression?
What are the cognitive symptoms of depression?