Affective Disorders: Depression

Question 1

Types of depression

Answer 1

Major depression- episode of depression that occurs sudden
May be reactive (external factors) or endogenous (internal factors)

Manic depression (bipolar) - alteration between two extreme moods
Mood changes occur in a regular cycle
Mania (Extreme happiness, over activity etc)
Followed by depression

Question 2

3 types of responses

Answer 2

Emotional-sadness irritability

Physiological- agitation Fatigue

Cognitive- Poor concentration, worthlessness and hopelessness

Question 3

DSM-IV classification of single episode depression

Answer 3

5 of list

E.g. Insomnia, fidgety, worthlessness and guilt, less ability to concentrate, recurrent thoughts of death

The symptoms not caused by medication or situations and hinder person from important day-to-day functioning

Question 4

ICD-10 classification of depression

Answer 4

Loss of interest and enjoyment

Reduced energy

Depressed mood

Other common symptoms : reduced concentration and self-esteem
Guilt and worthlessness

Question 5

What are affective disorders

Answer 5

Disabling moods preventing a person leading a normal life, at work, socially or within their family

Depression is the most common affective disorder