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Chapter 6- Depression and Mood Flashcards

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Major Depressive Episode

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Extremely depressed mood state that lasts for 2+ weeks with cognitive and physical symptoms
Characterized by loss of interest and pleasure

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Anhedonia

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Loss of interest and pleasure

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Manic Episode

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A distinct period of elevated mood with extreme pleasure, hyperactivity, little need for sleep, extremely goal-oriented, and flight of ideas with delusions of grandeur lasting over 1 week
See no problems with behavior

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Hypomania

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Less severe episode than mania that lasts 4 days or more without delusions

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Major Depressive Disorder

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Presence of major depressive episode lasting 4-5 months without mania

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Recurrent mood disorders

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Presence of 2+ major episodes with at least 2 months between episodes

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Persistent Depressive Disorder

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Like major depression with less symptoms and unchanged intensity for long periods; symptoms last for over 2 years

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Double depression

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Experience of major depressive episodes with persistent depressive disorder between episodes

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Natural Grief

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Experience of depressive symptoms- Anxiety, numbness, denial- following loss; Usually lasts 6 months - 1 year

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Integrated Grief

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Later stages of grief
Acknowledgment of finality of death and consequences
Positive, bittersweet memories no longer dominate thoughts
Can recur, typically around significant dates

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Complicated grief

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Abnormal or prolonged grief that becomes disorder
Persistent feelings of acute grief
Share risk factors with mood disorders

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

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Severe mood changes during the premenstrual period for 2-5% of the population
NOT Premenstrual symptoms (PMS; 20-40%)
Physical symptoms, mood swings, and anxiety

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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

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Chronic childhood negative mood (anger/irritability) without mania
Frequent outbursts with negative mood between
Increased risk for depressive and anxious episodes later in life

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Bipolar Disorders

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Alternation between depressive and manic episodes

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Bipolar I

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Major depression alternates with manic episodes
Onset 15-18

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Bipolar II

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Major depression alternates with hypomania, no full manic episodes
Progresses into Bipolar I in 10-25% of cases
Onset 19-22

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Cyclothymic Disorder

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Mild and chronic bipolar disorder that doesn’t reach severity for either major depressive or hypomanic episodes
Must last 2 or more years (1 in children)
Onset 12-14

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Onset of Bipolar Disorders

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Preceded by minor oscillations in mood
Chronic course with high risk of suicide
Highly treatable with lithium

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Mood Disorder Prevalence Rates

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Any Mood: 16% lifetime; 6% annual
Dysthymia and Chronic Major Depression- 3.5% lifetime and annual
Bipolar- 1% lifetime and 0.8% annual

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Gender Ratio for Mood Disorders

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Women > Men 2:1 for MDD and Dysthymia
Women = Men for bipolar disorders

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Age and Major Depression

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Peaks in adolescence and older adults; Low in childhood and middle adulthood

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Biological Dimensions of Mood Disorders

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37% heritability
Risk factors for MDD- Cognitive/Psychomotor, Mood, and Melancholy
Decreased non-REM sleep
Low serotonin in relation to norepinephrine and dopamine
Dopamine associated with mania
High levels of cortisol and HPA axis activity
Depression associated with Hippocampus

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Psychological Dimensions of Mood Disorders

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Stressful life events
Learned helplessness
Negative Cognitive Styles

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Learned Helplessness

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Stable, internal, global depressive attitude that develops into hopelessness about life; Major theory of depression

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Depressive Cognitive Triad

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Negative cognitive errors about self, immediate world, and future

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Negative cognitive errors

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Arbitrary interference- Emphasize negative aspects over positives
Overgeneralizations- Taking one piece of information to logical extreme

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Sociocultural Dimensions of Mood Disorders

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Interpersonal stress
Gender roles and expectations
Social support helps prevent depression

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Applied Diathesis-Stress Model

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Biological and Psychological Vulnerabilities are triggered by stressful life events to trigger mood disorders

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Classes of Antidepressants

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
Mixed Reuptake Inhibitors
Tricyclic Reuptake Inhibitors
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAO)

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SSRIs

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Increase serotonin levels
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Side effects- Low sex drive, insomnia, upset stomach, physical agitation

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Mixed Reuptake Inhibitors

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Block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
Reduced side effects
Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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Tricyclic Reuptake Inhibitors

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Imipramine (Tofranil) and Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Causes norepinephrine to pool in synapse and cause down-regulation
Severe Side effects- Blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, UTI, drowsiness, weight gain
Not used anymore

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MAO Inhibitors

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Blocks MAO enzyme that breaks down norepinephrine and serotonin, causing neurotransmitters to pool in synapse
Fewer side effects as tricyclics with same effectiveness
Dangerous drug combinations- only used in severe cases

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Lithium Carbonate

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Mood stabilizer used to treat BPD
High side effects, toxicity, hypothyroidism, and weight gain

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

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Treatment for drug-resistant depression with controlled seizure

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

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Deliver electromagnetic pulse to brain; similar effectiveness to drugs

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Psychological Mood Disorder Treatment Methods

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)- Beck
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Recognize depressive errors of thinking and work through triggers
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Effective in preventing relapse

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Interpersonal Psychotherapy

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Resolve relationship issues and learn to form new relationships
Interpersonal issues covered- Role disputes, adjusting to loss, acquiring new relationships, and deficits in social skills

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Stages of Interpersonal Disputes

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1) Negotiation- Both aware and working toward negotiation
2) Impasse- No attempts at resolution; Resentment high
3) Resolution

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Types of Prevention efforts

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Universal- Everyone receives
Selected- At risk individuals receive
Indicated- Those showing symptoms receive

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Psychological Treatment for Bipolar Disoder

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Major goal- Keep patients on medication during mania
Treat psychosocial with IPT with family focus

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Suicide Terminology

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Ideation- Seriously thinking about suicide (9.2%)
Planning- Making plan rooted in reality (3.1%)
Attempt- Person survives (2.7%)

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Types of Suicide

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Altruistic- Dishonorable and socially approved of
Egotistic- Loss of social support
Anomic- Marked life disruptions
Fatalistic- Loss of control over life

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Suicide risk factors

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Family history
Low serotonin
Existing disorders
Hopelessness
Alcohol abuse
Impulsivity

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Suicide Prevention and Treatment

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Assess suicidal ideation and planning
Forced hospitalization
Educational programs
Crisis intervention and hotlines
CBT

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