anxiety and depression Flashcards
what is the difference between mood and affect ?
mood is what is felt
affect is the expression of so called mood
what are the two main types of mood disorders ?
depression
bipolar
what are the different courses associated with major depressive disorder ?
single episode
recurrent episodes
chronic course
what is dysthymic disorder ?
milder but a long lasting form off depression
recurrent major episodes of depression with full remission between episodes
what is cyclothymic disorders ?
a milder form of bipolar
what are the criteria used for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder ?
SIGE CAPS
sleep insomnia or hypersomnia
loss of interest
feeling of guilt or worthlessness
loss off energy
decreased concentration
appetite changes
psychomotor retardation
suicidal idealisations
what is the treatment approach for depression ?
CBT and group therapy
SSRI
life style cchanges
and psychoeducation
when does seperation anxiety in children develop ?
at around 9 months
what are panic disorders ?
recurrent unexpected attacks
1- discrete episode of intense fear or discomfort
2- starts suddenly
3- reaches crescendo within a few minutes ( reaches peak quickly )
association of panic attacks and cardiac arrest ?
panic attacks never lad to cardia arrest
what is GAD ?
generalized anxiety disorder
1- chronic anxiety and worry that is persistent for at least 6 months
2- continuous symptoms
associated with muscle tension
irritability
trouble focusing
and sleep disturbances
with marked impairment of daily function
what is PTSD ?
happens after a stressful or traumatic event
hyper-vigilance
re experiencing
dissociative amnesia
physical symptoms
numbing and avoidance
what is OCD ?
periodic or persistent subjective experience of a specific thought or action
patient is aware that it is silly and tries to resist it
what drugs are approved for PTSD ?
paroxetine and sertraline
what is phobic anxiety ?
excessive and irrational ears
thee patient is aware that it is unreasonable
