affective disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what are general criteria of depression ?
A
depressed mood >2 weeks
energy decrease
anhedonia
2
Q
what are additional criteria for depression ?
A
suicidal thoughts sleep disturbance - early morning weight/appetite change concentration decrease psychomotor retardation guilt loss of confidence
3
Q
what are treatments for depression ?
A
SSRIs - sertraline
TCA - amitripyline
MAOI - selegeline
CBT, IPT, family therapy
physical - ECT, psychotherapy
4
Q
what are measurement tools for mental health disorders ?
A
SCID - clinical interview
SCAN - clinical assessment
HDRS - depression scale
BDI-II beck depression
HADS - hospital anxiety, depr
PHQ-9 - patient health Q
5
Q
what are symptoms of mania ?
A
1 week lasting, disrupts ordinary work or social stuff elevated mood increased energy overactivity pressure of speech decreased need for sleep disinhibition grandiosity alteration of senses extravagant spending irritable
6
Q
how do you treat mania ?
A
antipsychotics - olanzapine, risperidone
mood stabilisers - sodium valproate, lamotrigine
lithium
ECT
7
Q
what is bipolar disorder ?
A
repeated 2+ episodes of depression and mania/hypomania
