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Child Psych Chapter 10 Flashcards

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Mood Disorders

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Extreme, persistent, or poorly regulated emotional states

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Dysphoria

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Prolonged bouts of sadness

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Anhedonia

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Little joy and loss of interest in activities

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Irritability

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Easy annoyance and touchiness
Angry mood and temper outbursts
Presentation of childhood depression

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Mania

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Abnormally elevated or expansive mood
Increased goal-directed activity and energy
Euphoria

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Euphoria

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Exaggerated sense of well-being

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Infant Depression

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Lack of parental care
Withdrawal, apathy, increased clinging, sleep disturbances

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Preschooler depression

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Somber, tearful, lack of energy, irritability
Excessive clinging and avoid separation

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School-age depression

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Increased irritability, disruptive behavior, and combativeness
Academic difficulties and peer problems

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Preteen and teenage depression

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Increased self-blame and low self-esteem
Sleep and eating disturbances
Social inhibition
Anhedonia
Negative body image

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Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms

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Sadness, anhedonia, irritability, and additional symptoms
Present for 2+ weeks
Cause distress or impairment
Absence of triggering factors
Mild, moderate, or severe

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Childhood MDD

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Diagnosed with adult criteria
Often overlooked due to changed presentation- Irritability

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MDD Prevalence

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2-8% of youths
Lifetime 11-20%
Increase in adolescence
Girls are 2-3 times more likely

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Dysthymia (PDD)

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Symptoms of depressed mood most of the time for over 1 year with 2+ cognitive or somatic symptoms
1% of children 5% of adolescents

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Double Depression

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MDD episode with dysthymia present at baseline

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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

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Chronic, severe persistent irritability
Verbal or physical outbursts 3-4 times per week for at least 1 year in multiple settings
Chronic irritable or angry mood between outbursts
Must present before 10 years old
More common in males
Cannot co-occur with ODD or BP

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Associated Characteristics with Depression

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Decreased intellectual and academic functioning
Negative cognitive biases
Low and unstable self-esteem
Relationship disruptions
Suicide

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Psychodynamic theory of depression

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Actual or symbolic loss of love object
Anger towards loss turned inward
Excessive superego
Loss of self-esteem

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Attachment theory of depression

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Insecure early attachment
Distorted model of self and others

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Behavioral theory of depression

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Loss of quality reinforcement or skills needed to obtain it

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Cognitive theory of depression

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Depressive mindset
Distorted or maladaptive cognitive structures
Negative view of self, world, and future
Hopelessness
Poor problem solving ability

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Self-control theory of depression

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Problems in setting behavior for long-term goals
Deficits in self-monitoring, evaluation, and reinforcement

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Interpersonal theory of depression

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Impaired function
Role dispute or transition
Social withdrawal

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Socio-environmental theory of depression

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Stressful life circumstances add vulnerability
Social support, coping, and appraisal are protective factors

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Neurobiological theory of depression

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Neurochemical and receptor abnormalities
Neurophysiological or endocrine abnormalities
Genetics, early development, or structural variations

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Genetic and family risks of depression

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30-45% heritability
Children of depressed parents have increased risk and early onset
Inherit vulnerability to negative affect

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Neurobiological risks of depression

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Several brain areas
Lowered reward system
Heightened stress response
Alterations in critical thinking and emotional areas

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Family risks of depression

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Family dysfunction- little consistency and negative environment

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Emotional regulation as a risk for depression

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Youths with depression have difficulties overcoming negative moods
Issues in regulation can arise from prolonged emotional distress

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Behavioral Therapy for Depression

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Increases pleasurable activities and obtain more reinforcement
Social skills training
Daily monitoring, structured and scheduled activities

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Cognitive Therapy for Depression

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Teach to identify, challenge, and modify negative thought patterns
Replace negative thoughts with positive self-talk

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Medications for depression

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Tricyclics- Adults only
SSRIs- First line
More effective in conjunction with CBT

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Bipolar Disorder (BP) in Children

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Erratic instead of persistent mood swings
Grandiose delusions and heightened self-importance
More rapid cycling
0.5-2.5% prevalence
Uncommon before puberty
Highly heritable

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