Chapter 7 Flashcards
What does OCD relate to?
Subcortial neutral networks involving the Basal Ganglia- the striatum and its connections with the frontal cortex
4 types of obsessions and associated compulsions, classify into ‘Symptom subtype, obsession and compulsion’
S.S- Symetry, exactness.
O-needing things to be symmetrical or aligned and doing things over and over until it feels just right.
C- repeating riuals and putting things I certain order
S.S- forbidden thoughts of action. O-Fears and urges to harm sel or others, fears of offending God. C- checking, avoidance, repeated requests for reassurance.
S.S- cleaning/contamination. O-germs, fear of germs and contamination.
C- repetitive or excessive washing using gloves/ masks to do daily tasks
S.S-hoarding
O- Feae of throwing anything away
C-collecting/saving objects with little/ no actual or sentimental value
Why is it difficult to understand mood disorders
Because feelings of Joy and depression are universal
What accompanies depression as an expression of illness
A number of associated psychological and physical symptoms
What are common consequences of mood disorders
Suffering and distress and the erode the quality of life sometimes leading to tragic consequences
What is needed to counter the effects of mood disorders
A sound understanding of what informs would disorders
What topics are covered in the description of mood disorders
How various emotional experiences and symptoms interrelates to produce specific mood disorders details descriptions of different mood disorders they’re defining features the relationship of anxiety and depression the causes and treatment of moody disorders and a discussion of suicide
What did the term folie circulaire (circular madness) emphasize
The occurrence of periods of depression and Mania in patients afflicted by the condition introducing the concept of bipolar mood disturbance (opposite of unipolar mood disturbance)
Who distinguished schizophrenia from manic depressive illness and what was his contribution
Emil k r a e p e l i n distinguished schizophrenia (dementia precox) from manic depressive illness and introduced a systematized approach to these conditions
What is manic depressive illness
It is a recurrent biphasic mood disturbance with distinct episodes of depression, mania or a mixture of the two
Distinguish unipolar depression from bipolar disorder
Unipolar depression- by a single or recurrent episode of depression bipolar disorder- episodes of both depression and Mania or hypomania
What is the most commonly diagnosed major mood disturbance
Major depressive episode
What are the key features of a major depressive episode according to the dsm-5
- An extremely depressed mood state (2+ weeks) cognitive symptoms
- Disturbed neurovegetative function
- general loss of interest in life
What is anhedonia
It is the inability to experience pleasure which is associated with some mood and schizophrenic disorders
How long does an untreated major depressive episode typically last
4 to 9 months
What defines the existence of a major depressive disorder
The occurrence of one major depressive episode conforming to the diagnostic criteria
What are the characteristics of Mania
- extreme pleasure in every activity
- hyperactive and require little sleep
- may develop grandiose plans
- rapid thinking and speech
Dsm 5 criteria for mania
What characterizes a hypermanic episode
Less severe version of a manic episode that does not cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning and loss at least for days
bipolar 1 disorder
- occurrence of one manic or mixed manic episode often recurrent or alternating with major depressive episodes
Define Bipolar II disorder
It is characterized by the occurrence of hypermanic episodes frequently alternating with major depressive episodes
What is cyclothymic disorder
It is a chronic mood disorder characterized by alternating mood elevations and depression levels that are not as severe as manic or major depressive episodes
What characterizes a unipolar mood disorder
There mood only remains at one Pole of the usual depression Mania Continuum
Why is unipolar Mania rare
Because people who develop it eventually develop depressive episodes
What is bipolar mood disorder
It is when someone alternates between depression and Mania traveling from one pole of the depression elation Continuum to the other and back again
Why is the concept of bipolar mood disorder somewhat misleading
Because depression and elation might not be at exactly opposite ends of the same mood state their often relatively independent
What is characterized by mixed features in mood disorders
An episode where an individual experiences manic symptoms but feels distressed or anxious or is depressed with a few symptoms of Mania
What does the dsm-5 specify about mixed features in mood episodes
Dsm-5 requires specifying whether a predominantly manic or predominantly depressive episode is present and noting if an adequate number of symptoms of the opposite polarity are present to meet the mixed features criteria
Why is it important to determine the course or temporal patterning of depressive or manic episodes
Because patterns are recurrence and remittance contribute to a decisions on which diagnosis guides management
What are the goals of treating mood disorders
To relieve the current depressive episode
prevent future manic or depressive episodes
What is the aim of long-term management in mood disorders
prevention of future episodes
What is unipolar mood disorder
It is characterized by depression or Mania but not both with most cases involving unipolar depression
What are mixed features in mood disorders (dysphoric manic episodes or mixed manic episodes)
When individual experiences both elation and depression or anxiety at the same time
What types of depressive disorders does the dsm-5 describe
Several types of depressive disorders that differ in frequency and severity of symptoms the course of symptoms in the likelihood of becoming chronic
What two factors most importantly describe mood disorders
Severity and chronicity
What defines major depressive disorder
It is defined by the occurrence of a major depressive episode in the absence of Mania or hypomania during the course of the condition
what defines major depressive disorder as recurrent
It is recurrent if two or more major depressive episodes occur and are separated by at least 2 months during which the individual is not depressed
What is the significance of recurrence in major depressive disorder
It is important in projecting the future course of the disorder and in choosing appropriate treatments
How long do recurrent major depressive episodes usually last
Between 4 to 5 months
What differentiates persistent depressive disorder ( dysthymia) from major depressive disorder
Persistent depressive disorder shares many symptoms with major depressive disorder but differs in its course with few or symptoms that remain negatively unchanged over long periods
What is the duration criteria for persistent depressive disorder
It is defined as a depressed mood that continues for at least 2 years with no symptom free time lasting more than two months
Don’t depressive disorder considered more severe than major depressive disorder
Because of the higher rates of commodity less responsiveness to treatment and a slower rate of improvement over time
What is double depression
Typically a few depressive symptoms develop first then one or more major depressive episodes occur later reverting to the underlying patterns of depression once the major depressive episode has run its course
Why is identifying the pattern of double depression important?
It is associated with more severe psychopathology and a problematic future course
What is the term for a condition that occurs repeatedly
Recurrent
What is persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)?
A persistently depressed mood with low self-esteem, withdrawal, pessimism or despair for at least two years with no absence of symptoms for more than two
What are the defining specifiers for depressive disorders and why are they important
Features such as psychotic anxious mixed melancholic atypical catatonic peripartum onset and seasonal pattern. They are crucial because they help clinicians determine the most effective treatment or the Likely course of the disorder
What are psychotic features in the context of depressive disorders and how are they categorized
They involve hallucinations and delusions. They can be somatic nihilistic or mood congruent. Sometimes they can be mood in congruent signifying a serious type of depressive episode
What is the significance of psychotic features in depressive disorders
They are relatively rare in depression but are associated with a poor response to treatment greater impairment and fewer minimal symptom weeks over a 10-year. Compared to non-sychotic depression
What does the anxious distress specifier entail in depressive disorder
It indicates the presence and severity of accompanying anxiety whether as comorbid anxiety disorders or anxiety symptoms not meeting full criteria
Describe the mixed features specifier in depressive disorders
It refers to predominantly depressive episodes with at least three symptoms of Mania. It applies to major depressive episodes within both major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder
What are the melancholic features specifier and how are they associated with depressive episodes
The melancholic features specifier applies to major depressive episodes characterized by severe somatic symptoms like diurnal mood variation early morning waking and unhedonia the. It indicates a severe type of depressive episode that might respond predictably to somatic treatment
Explain the catatonic features specifier in depressive disorders
It involves grossly disturbed motor behavior including stupor and excitability. Catalypsy waxy flexibility and decreased sensitivity to pain or Common. It may Herald bipolar disorder and response wall to electroconvulsive therapy
What characterizes the atypical features specifier in depressive disorders
A typical features in depressive disorders deviate from typical depression symptoms including over sleeping overeating weight gain and reactive mood. Atypical depression is associated with more severe symptoms higher rates of comorbit disorders and may indicate bipolar depression
Define the peripartum on set specifier in depressive disorders
It applies to episodes occurring around childbirth. It indicates a height and risk of depression postpartum depression and even infanticide. Both mothers and fathers may experience depressive symptoms during the period okay
What is the seasonal pattern specifier and how does it manifest in depressive disorders
It applies to recurrent major depressive disorder episodes occurring during specific Seasons such as winter depression. It is associated with reduced sunlight exposure and may be treated with photo therapy or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How do hallucinations and delusions manifest in depressive disorders and psychotic features
In depressive disorders with psychotic features patients may experience hallucinations and delusions.
What is the significance of the anxious distress specifier in depressive disorders
It indicates a more severe condition predicts a poorer treatment outcome and warns of possible bipolar depression when anxiety accomes depression.
Describe the characteristics of depressive episodes with mixed features
Several symptoms of Mania alongside depressive symptoms. The specifier applies to major depressive episodes with both major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder
Explain the characteristics of depressive episodes with atypical features
Depressive episode with a typical features deviate from typical depression symptoms including over sleeping over eating weight gain and reactive mood. They are associated with more severe symptoms high rates of comorbid disorder and may indicate bipolar depression
What characteristics are associated with an onset of bipolar disorder before 21 years of age
Greater kinesity relatively poor prognosis and a stronger likelihood of the disorder running in the family of the affected individual
What term describes the co-occurrence of major depressive episodes and dystemia
Double depression
What is cyclothymic disorder and how does it compared to persistent depressive disorder
It is a milder but more chronic incarnation of bipolar disorder characterized by a chronic alternation of mood elevation and depression. It is also chronic like persistent depressive disorder but does not reach the severity of manic or major depressive episodes
What specifier is unique to bipolar 1 and 2 disorders and what does it entail
The rapid cycling specifier refers to patients Who Experience at least four manic or depressive disorders within a year which appears to be a severe variety of bipolar disorder associated with a poor response to standard treatment
What are some features and statistics related to rapid cycling specifier in bipolar disorder
Rapid cycling is more characteristic of bipolar 2 disorder and is associated with a higher probability of suicide attempts more severe depressive episodes and treatment resistance
How do concurrent personality disorders differ between early onset persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder
There is greater prevalence of concurrent personality disorders in patients with early onset persistent depressive disorder than in patients with major depressive disorder
How does the severity and recovery of double depression compared to non-conic major depressive disorder over 10 years
The double depression group starts off more severe recovers from its major depressive episode but remains the most severely depressed after 10 years. The non chronic major depressive disorder group shows the most recovery
Why is it important to consider kinesity or persistence when diagnosing depressive disorders
It is crucial for accurately diagnosing depressive disorders and planning effective treatment
What are common symptoms of acute grief within the first six to 12 months after a loss
- strong feelings of yearning
- deep sadness
- struggle to accept the reality of death
- somatic distress
- feeling disconnected from the world
What are normal symptoms of integrated grief
The sense of adjustment to the loss restored interest and sense of purpose persistent feelings of emotional loneliness background feelings of sadness accessible beta sweet Memories of the deceased and occasional hallucinatory experiences
Complicated grief
It is defined by persistent intense symptoms of acute grief and excessive or distracting concerns about the circumstances or consequences of the death
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder(pmdd)
It is characterized by severe mood l a b i l i t y anxiety and physical symptoms associated with incapacitation before the menses
What distinguishes disruptive mood does regulation disorder from bipolar disorder in children
Disruptive mood disregulation disorder is characterized by chronic negative moods such as anger and irritability without a company Mania unlike bipolar disorder
What is the risk of misagnosing children with chronic irritability and mood disregulation
There’s a risk that these children might be missed diagnosed with bipolar disorder or conduct disorder leading to inappropriate treatments that could have substantial side effects
What is the defining feature of bipolar disorders
The occurrence of Mania or hypomania which tends to recur and alternate with depressive episodes
What is the criteria for distinguishing between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 disorders
Popular one disorder involves full manic episodes while bipolar 2 disorder involves hypomanic episodes. Both require a symptom free period of at least 2 months between episodes
What is cyclo t h y m i c disorder
It is a chronic alternation of mood elevation and depression that does not reach the severity of manic or major depressive episodes similar in ways to persistent depressive disorder
What is the Rapid cycling specifier in bipolar disorders
It refers to patients with bipolar disorder Who Experience at least four manic or depressive episodes within a year which indicates a severe variety of the disorder
How does the frequency of rapid-cycling change over time
Tends to increase in frequency over time and can reach severe States where patients cycle between Mania and depression without any break
What is rapid mood swimming or rapid streaming in the context of bipolar disorder
It refers to the direct transition from one mood state to another without any break which is a particularly treatment resistant form of bipolar disorder
How can antidepressant medication affect rapid cycling in bipolar disorder
It can increase the frequency of rapid cycling in individuals with bipolar disorder particularly ordered antidepressants like tricyclic antidepressants
What is Ultra rapid cycling and how does it differ from mixed manic episodes
It involves very frequent mood shifts that are not the same as mixed manic States which involves symptoms of both Mania and depression simultaneously
How effective are anticonvulsants and mood stabilizing agents for rapid cycling bipolar patients
Anti-convulsions and mood stabilizing agents may be more effective for rapid-cycling bipolar patients than antidepressants
What are recurrent strong feelings of yearning considered within the first six to 12 months after a loss
They are normal symptoms of acute grief
Are episodes of sleep sadness and crying i n t e r s p e r s e d with periods of respite and positive emotions no more within the first year of loss
Yes
What kinds of thoughts or images of the deceased are considered normal during acute grief
A steady stream of thoughts or images of the deceased which may be vivid or even include hallucinatory experiences of seeing or hearing the deceased on normal symptoms of acute grief
somatic symptoms during acute grief
- Uncontrollable sighing
- Loss of appetite
- dry mouth
- sleep disturbances
- Fatigue exhaustion
6.restlessness
Is feeling disconnected from the world or other people a normal reaction during acute grief
Yes
What are the characteristics of integrated grief
- A sense of having adjusted to the loss
- restored interest and purpose
- Capacity for joy
- Bitter sweet Memories of the diseased
How does one’s capacity for joy and satisfaction change during integrated grief
The capacity for joy and satisfaction is restored along with the ability to function during integrated grief
Are Feelings of emotional loneliness expected to persist during integrated grief
Yes
How do thoughts and memories of the deceased change during integrated grief
Thoughts and memories of the deceased become bitter sweet but no longer dominates the mind
Of grief during integrated grief
Calendar days or other periodic reminders after loss
8 specifiers to describe depressive disorders
With:
1. Psychotic features (mood-congruent or mood incongruent)
2. Anxious distress (mild to severe)
3. Mixed features
4. Melancholic features
5. Atypical features
6. Catatonic features
7. Peri-partum onset
8. Seasonal pattern
Explain the psychotic features specifier
Anxious distress specifier
Mixed features specifier
Melancholic specific
Catatonic features specifier
Atypical features specifiers
Peri-partum onset specifier
Seasonal pattern specifier
What defines complicated grief
Complicated grief is defined by persistent intense symptoms of acute grief and thoughts feelings or behaviors reflecting excessive or attracting concerns about the circumstances or consequences of death
What are the two depressive disorders added to the dsm-5
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder(pmdd) and disruptive mode disregulation disorder
What kind of disorder is pmdd considered to be
Mood disorder
What differentiates pmdd from PMS
Pmd involves severe mood liability and anxiety that incapacitate a woman before menses where is PMS does not significantly impair functioning
Why was the creation of the pmdd diagnostic category controversial
Because some believed it would pathologize no more payments for experiences but it aims to help women suffering from a severe symptoms to receive proper treatment
How is pmdd characterized
Mood disturbances typically liability and uncomfortable physical symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle
What is disruptive mood disregulation disorder(dmdd)
It is a condition where a child has chronic negative moods such as anger and irritability without any accompanying Mania
What is a key difference between children with dmdd and those with bipolar disorder
Children with dmtd show no evidence of periods of distinct Mania or hypomania which is required for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder
Significant consequence of The Chronic irritability in children with dmdd
It is associated with substantial distress and market disruption of family life
What is a potential risk of misdiagnosing children with dmdd as having bipolar disorder
It can lead to pharmacological treatments that may pose more risks than benefits due to substantial side effects