2. Mood Disorders

Question 1

Lasts at least 2 weeks during which the person experiences a depressed mood or loss of pleasure in nearly all activities

Answer 1

Major Depression

Question 2

Former name of Major Depression

Answer 2

Clinical Depression

Question 3

Formerly known as Manic-Depressive Illness

Answer 3

Bipolar Disorder

Question 4

Diagnosed when a person’s mood fluctuates to extremes of mania and/or depression

Answer 4

Bipolar Disorder

Question 5

This period lasts about 1 week (unless the person is hospitalized and treated sooner)

Answer 5

Bipolar Disorder

Question 6

Diagnosed when the person experiences both mania and depression nearly everyday for at least 1 week

Answer 6

Mixed Episode (rapid cycling)

Question 7

Mood disorder that robs the person of joy, self-esteem, and energy.

It interferes with relationships and occupational productivity

Answer 7

Major Depressive Disorder

Question 8

Treatment: Major Depressive Disorder

Answer 8

Antidepressants
1. SSRI
2. TCA
3. MAOI

Electroconvulsive Therapy
Psychotherapy

Question 9

This is used when medications are ineffective or side effects are intolerable

Answer 9

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Question 10

Electroconvulsive Therapy frequency of treatment

Answer 10

6-15 treatments, 3x a week

Question 11

Medications: Major Depressive Disorder

Prescribed for mild and moderate depression

Answer 11

SSRI

Question 12

Medications: Major Depressive Disorder

Used for moderate and severe depression

Answer 12

TCA

Question 13

It is more common in highly educated people

Answer 13

Bipolar Disorder

Question 14

Medications: Major Depressive Disorder

Are used infrequently because interaction with tyramine causes hypertensive crisis

Answer 14

MAOI

Question 15

Extreme mood swings from episodes of mania to episodes of depression

Answer 15

Bipolar Disorder

Question 16

Ranks second only to major depression as a cause of worldwide disability

Answer 16

Bipolar Disorder

Question 17

Manic episodes with at least one depressive episode

Answer 17

Bipolar Type 1

Question 17

Cycles alternate between periods of mania, normal mood, depression, normal mood, mania, and so forth

Answer 17

Bipolar Mixed

Question 18

Euphoric, grandiose, energetic, sleepless, poor judgment, and rapid thoughts, actions, and speech

Answer 18

Symptoms of Manic Phase - Bipolar Disorder

Question 19

Recurrent depressive episodes with at least one hypomanic episode

Answer 19

Bipolar Type 2

Question 20

Treatment: Bipolar Disorder

Answer 20

1. Medication
   Lithium
   Anticonvulsant Drugs
2. Psychotherapy

Question 21

Medications: Bipolar Disorder

It is used for their mood-stabilizing effects

Answer 21

Anticonvulsant Drugs

Question 21

Medications: Bipolar Disorder

Regular monitoring of serum lithium is needed

Answer 21

Lithium

Question 22

Changes in eating habits resulting in unplanned weight gain or loss, hypersomnia or insomnia, impaired concentration, decision-making, or problem solving abilities

Inability to cope with daily life, feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, guilt, or despair

Thoughts of death and/or suicide, overwhelming fatigue

Rumination with pessimistic thinking with no hope of improvement

Answer 22

Major Depression

Question 23

Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased sleep, excessive and pressured speech Flight of ideas, distractibility, increased activity or psychomotor agitation Excessive involvement in pleasure-seeking or risk-taking activities with high potential for painful consequences

Answer 23

Bipolar Disorder

Question 24

Changes in appetite or weight, sleep, or psychomotor activity, decreased energy Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions Recurring thoughts of death or suicidal ideation, plans, or attempt

Answer 24

Major Depressive Disorder

Question 25

Intentional act of killing oneself

Answer 25

Suicide

Question 26

It is the second leading cause of death (after accidents) among people aged 15-24 years

Answer 26

Suicide

Question 27

Thinking about killing oneself

Answer 27

Suicidal Ideation

Question 28

When a person thinks about and seeks ways to commit suicide

Answer 28

Active Suicidal Ideation

Question 29

When a person thinks about wanting to die or wishes they were dead but has no plans to cause their own death

Answer 29

Passive Suicidal Ideation

Question 30

Theories on Suicide

Answer 30

1. Psychanalytic Theory 2. Sociological theory 3. Interpersonal theory 4. Biologic theory