29.1 Mood Disorders and Suicide Flashcards

1
Q

order non traditional symptoms in MDD in young ppl not typical in adult?

A
  • social withdrawal
  • school refusal
  • unexplained somatic complaints
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2
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highest age group males for suicide?

A

85+

15-19 double that of females

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3
Q

male of female more self harm?

A

females

self harm does not equal suicdie attempt

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4
Q

risk assessment contains?

A

current suicidal ideation
stressors
risk factors
protective factors

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5
Q

nature of stressors examples?

A
  • interpersonal losses (parental separation, friend’s suicide)
  • interpersonal discord
  • legal problems
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6
Q

what increases risk of suicide by 10? by 50?

A

one mental health illness
two mental healht illness
substance use adds to completed suicide?

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7
Q

what skills of the child should you look for?

A

stress mx
problem solving
communication

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8
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what supports to ask for?

A

family
community
sense of belonging

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9
Q

two best treatments for MDD in adoelescents?

A

CBT

SSRIs

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10
Q

Rx of choice for meds for MDD?

A

fluoxetine (long half life Rx of choice
and escitalopram
start low and go slow

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11
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when to refer to specialist mental health services for adolescent depression

A

6 sessions for CBT
4-6 weeks of SSRIs

psychotic symptoms

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