Depressed Mood Flashcards
What does Anhedonia mean?
loss of pleasure and enjoyment
What does Anergia mean?
lack of energy
What does psychomotor retardation mean?
subjective slowing of thoughts
What is stupor?
absence of relational functions e.g. action and speech
What is the criteria to be diagnosed with depression?
depressive episode must have a 2 week history
there must be no hypomanic/manic symptoms sufficient to meet the criteria of hypomania/mania at any point in life.
At least 2 of core symptoms:
depressed mood, loss of interest or decreased energy
What are the additional symptoms of depression?
lack of confidence unreasonable feelings of guilt recurrent feelings of suicide diminished ability to concentrate appetite disturbance
What is the criteria for moderate depression?
2 core symptoms
4 additional symptoms
What is the criteria for severe depression?
3 core symptoms
5 additional symptoms
What are the sub-types of depression?
Somatic Syndrome
Atypical Depression
Psychotic Depression
What are the symptoms of somatic syndrome?
4 of the following: decreased pleasure in activities reduced emotional reactions sleep disturbances mood worse in the morning decreased weight and libido
How is somatic syndrome assessed?
MADRAS scoring
What is atypical depression?
mood reactivity
or
2 of the following:
weight gain, hypersomnia, leaden paralysis
What is mood reactivity?
change in mood in response to actual/potential events
What is leaden paralysis?
heavy feeling in legs and arms
What is psychotic depression?
occasional paranoid, typically mood-congruent or hypercondriacal
e.g. I’m being poisoned for my sins.
