Depression & Schizophrenia

Question 1

What is meant by a delusion?

Answer 1

Fixed false beliefs not shared by others in the person’s culture and that are firmly held even when there is no evidence to the contrary

Question 2

What is anhedonia?

Answer 2

Lack of ability to laugh

Question 3

What are some of the symptoms of depression?

Answer 3

Core features - Pervasive low mood, loss of energy, loss of enjoyment

Physical symptoms - Loss of appetite, weight loss, diurnal variation of mood, poor sleep, loss of libido, constipation, psychomotor slowing or agitation

Question 4

What are some of the treatments for depression?

Answer 4

Antidepressants - Response after 2-3 weeks

Psychological therapies - 12 session CBT (Cognitive behaviour therapy)

Social prescribing - Exercise, company

Question 5

What is meant by hallucination?

Answer 5

Hearing, seeing or feeling things that are not there

Question 6

What is the leading cause of disability?

Answer 6

Depression

Question 7

What are some of the symptoms of Mania?

Answer 7

Elated mood

Irritability

Over-energised

Grandiose

Little need for sleep

Poor concentration

Poor judgement

Over-spending

Rapid speech

Question 8

What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 8

Hallucination

Delusion

Abnormal behaviour

Disorganised speech

Disturbances of emotions

Question 9

What are some of the treatments for schizophrenia?

Answer 9

Antipsychotic medications - Risperidone, Olanzapine, flupenthixol depot