[Very Cool] Mnemonic : Depression: Major Episode Characteristics

Depression is a medically recognised mental and behavioural condition that can have far-reaching consequences for a person’s way of thinking, their actions, their motivation, their emotions, and their overall sense of well-being.

How To Remember The Depression: Major Episode Characteristics?

Depression: Major Episode Characteristics

• Sleep disruption
• Psychomotor retardation
• Appetite change
• Depressed mood
• Energy loss
• Suicidal tendencies
• Concentration loss
• Interest wanes
• Guilt

Mnemonic: “SPADES  & CIGarettes“

Mind Map / Concept Map /Memory Aid/ Mnemonic To Remember Depression: Major Episode Characteristics

Remember this for your NExT Medical Exit Test exam & USMLE, Pre-Med, NCLEX exams.