Table 5 Factor loadings on a 3-factor model

(1)

People with depression often speak incoherently

.13

.21^*

.12

.15

(3)

Reckless and risk-taking behaviour are common signs of depression

.13

.18^*

.19^*

.11

(5)

Not stepping on the joints of a footpath can be a sign of depression

.55

.79^**

(6)

People with depression often hear voices that are not there

.74

.76^**

.11

.12

(10)

Having several different personalities can be a sign of depression

.83

.85^**

.13^*

(14)

Most people with depression need to be admitted to hospital

.55

.54^**

.29^*

(2)

People with depression can feel guilty even though they have done nothing wrong

.30

.50^*

(3)

Reckless and risk-taking behaviour are common signs of depression

.13

.18^*

.19^*

.11

(4)

Loss of self-confidence and low self-esteem can be signs of depression

.35

.63^**

(7)

Sleeping too much or too little can be a sign of depression

.60

.72^**

.14

(8)

Eating too much or losing your appetite can be signs of depression

.80

.89^**

(9)

Depression does not affect memory and concentration

.27

.43^**

.18

(11)

As a result of depression, people may move more slowly or be completely restless

.23

.45^**

.21^*

(13)

Depression can be accompanied by changes in thinking and perception (e.g. brooding)

.32

.18

.48^**

(16)

Increasing positive activities (e.g. exercise, socializing) should be an integral part of any depression treatment

.10

.14

.26^*

(19)

People with depression have negative thoughts, which can also take the form of suicidal thoughts

.71

.29^*

.75^**

(12)

Psychologists can prescribe antidepressants

.44

.23^**

.26^**

.39^**

(17)

For depression, counselling is as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy

.25

.18

.39^**

(18)

For mild to moderate depression, cognitive behavioural therapy is the treatment of choice

.10

.10

.25^*

(20)

People with depression should stop taking antidepressants as soon as they feel better

.63

.10

.76^**

(21)

Antidepressants are addictive

.70

.20^**

.74^**

(22)

Antidepressants usually work immediately

.66

.15^*

.80^**

(15)

Depression always has several causes

.01