PSYC 412 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Psychomotor Agitation, Dysphonia, Choking Game

• School: McGill University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 412
• Professor: Melanie Dirks

Document Summary

At least one of the following, most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks: Anhedonia: loss of pleasure or interest in previously enjoyable activities. Very common (40% feel sad at any given time) Corresponds to negative effect and a dimensional view of depression (some high, some low) There are two depression diagnoses in the dsm: Have 5 total symptoms during the same two week period: Depressed (or irritable for children) mood, most of the day, nearly every day day. Anhedonia, most of the day, nearly every day. Significant weight loss or gain or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day (in children, should consider failure to make expected weight gains) Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (is observable by others) Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day.