Chapter 7

Question 0

Unipolar disorder

Answer 0

Unipolar: only shows depressive symptoms

• dysthymia: state of depression over a long period of time. 1year for kids, 2 for adults. No trigger, don’t have symptoms everyday, no appetite.
• adjustment disorder with depressed mood: has triggers. Up to 6 months. Still functioning.

Question 1

Two key moods in mood disorders

Answer 1

Mania: intense and unrealistic feelings of excitement and euphoria

Depression: feelings of extraordinary sadness and dejection

Question 2

Bipolar disorder

Answer 2

Bipolar: involves both manic and depressive symptoms. Recurrent, intermittent (periods of stability).

Cyclothymia: lows but never super high

Schitzoaffective: schizophrenia and a mood disorder (depression, bipolar). Hallucination during manic episode. Dopamine imbalance

Question 3

What does relapse and recurrence of symptoms mean?

Answer 3

Recurrence: activation of an already there but not harmful disease or symptom

Relapse: the reappearance of a disease or symptom that has vanished completely

Question 4

What is the focus or treatment of mood disorders?

Answer 4

With the help of a therapist, to uncover unhealthy negative beliefs such as:

Black and white thinking
Generalising situations with negativity
Exaggeration
Snap conclusions
Overlooking positive
Assuming the worst

Question 5

Who attempts and who commits suicide?

Answer 5

Attempts: women and ages 18-24

Commits: men and ages 65+

Question 6

What is suicide prevention and what are examples?

Answer 6

Hotlines, school resources, 5150 hold

Question 7

Dysthymia vs. Double depression

Answer 7

Dysthymia: long lasting depression 2-20 years

Double depression: more severe, prolonged depression with major depressive episodes

Question 8

Cyclothymia vs bipolar

Answer 8

Cyclothymia: less intense depression, hypomania, switch between them happens faster

Bipolar: mania + depression
Type 1-more severe, full blown mania and full blown depression
Type 2- depression with hypomania (mild form of mania)