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Mood symptoms
'How do you feel in you yourself? How is your emotional
state?'
'Does your mood change during the course of the day…?'
'Do you get annoyed at things which normally wouldn't annoy you?'
'Can you still feel happy or exited when something good happens?'
'Do you still enjoy doing your hobbies?'
Psychological
'What’s been on your mind recently...?'
'How do you feel comfortable in yourself?'
'Do you feel valued and needed?'
Attention / Concentration
'How have you been spending your time recently...?'
'Can you read a book or an article and remain focused?'
'Are you able to stay focused during a TV programme or DVD?'
Energy / Activity
'Have you noticed a change in your energy levels?
(energy)'
'Do you tire easier than before?'
'Do you still do as much as you did before you felt like this?'
'Have you kept on top of your day to day tasks like housekeeping...?'
Sleep
(this can increase or decrease in depression)
'Have you been getting as much sleep as you normally
do?'
'Has you sleeping pattern changed at all?'
Appetitive
(this can increase or decrease in depression)
'How has your appetitive been? Has your eating routine changed?'
'Has your interest in sex changed? how so?'
'Have you lost any weight recently? how much? are you on a diet? is there
any other reason for this?'
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