Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. define the term ‘depression’

2. explain the key differences between feeling low and feeling clinically depressed

3. describe three factors that are associated with psychotic depression

4. identify three possible causes of depression

5. describe the main feelings a person may have when they are experiencing depression

6. identify four examples of how depression may affect a person and their life

7. describe the key ways a person’s depression may affect others

8. identify three examples of demands in daily life that could contribute towards a person’s continuing depression

9. identify three resources and/or treatments that would be available to a person experiencing depression

10. identify the key treatments and/or resources that may be required to support a person with psychotic depression.