Atypical depression Flashcards by Arteen Ahmed | Brainscape

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Who coined the current term of atypical depression

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Klein and Davies 1969

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Characteristic feature of atypical depression

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Low mood with reactivity
-Reversal of normal depression features

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What do patients with atypical depression respond to best?

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MAOIs

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What do patients with atypical depression respond to best?

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MOAIs

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Is Atypical depression especifically recognised in ICD 11

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no!!!

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where does dsm-5 puts a.depression?

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Subtype of MDD with atypical characteristics

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DSM 5 CRITERIA FOR A.Depression

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A- mood reactivity
B- at least two of
1- hypersomnia
2- Leaden paralysis
3-Long standing pattern of interpersonal rejection and sensitivities

C- not met by criteria for melacholic and catatonic depression

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