Depression Flashcards

1
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describe depression

A

mild or severe
could be triggered - bereavement/post-partum/ life changing events

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2
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what is DSM-IV?

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criteria to diagnose major depressive dissorder (MDD)

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3
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what is within the DSM-IV criteria?

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  1. depression mood/irritable (mostly all day/nearly every day)
  2. decreased interest/pleasure (in most activities/most of each day)
  3. significant weight changes (5% more or less)
  4. changes in sleep
  5. change in activity
  6. fatigue/ loss of energy
  7. guilt/ worthlessness
  8. concentration
  9. suicidality
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4
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what psychosocial interventions can be made for depression?

A

CBT
Counselling
Mindfulness
Self-help
Exercise
Mental health apps

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5
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how do you stop antidepressants?

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gradually

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6
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what are the general side effects of antidepressants?

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SSRIs: Well tolerated and safer in overdose (↓Na)
Tricyclics: Toxicity in overdose, cardiovascular effects
Others: NARIs, NASSAs, SNRIs, Melatonin receptor agonists
MAOIs: Drug interactions! Specialists only
(St Johns Wort)
(Lithium toxicity – bipolar, resistant depression, augmentation)

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