Depression

Question 1

What is the general definition of Depression

Answer 1

Persistent low mood + loss of pleasure in most activities

With a range of physical / emotional / psychosocial / behavioural symptoms

Question 2

What age group is typically affected in Depression

Answer 2

18-44 year olds

Question 3

What criteria is used in Depression?

What is needed to confirm the diagnosis of Depression?

Answer 3

DSM-5

5 out of 9 possibilities
==> Disturbed sleep
==> Suicidal Thoughts
==> Fatigue
==> Loss of energy

Etc.

Question 4

What are 3 complications of Depression

Answer 4

Exacerbations of pain / disability / distress

Reduction in QOL

Increase in morbidity + mortality

Question 5

What are 2 assessments needed in a px with Depression

Answer 5

Risk of suicide?

Safe Guarding Issues for themselves / others

Question 6

With mild - moderate depression, what is the general management?

Answer 6

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Question 7

With moderate - severe depression, what is the general management?

Answer 7

CBT + SSRI

Question 8

Name 3 examples of SSRI

Answer 8

Sertraline

Fluoxetine

Citalopram