This is an example of a mnemonic that is commonly used in the real world to help diagnose depression
- Sleep (changes in sleep pattern)
- Interest (loss of interest in activities)
- Guilt (feelings of worthlessness)
- Energy (fatigue)
- Cognition/Concentration (difficulty concentrating/decline in cognition)
- Appetite (changes in appetite)
- Psycho-motor (agitated or lethargic)
- Suicide/death (preoccupation)