Depression Flashcards
Memorize depression treatments and symptoms
What is MDD (Major Depressive Disorder)?
MDD is a mental disorder characterized by low mood, activity, and decreased interest as well as neurovegetative symptoms.
What are MDD’s neurovegetative symptoms?
Change in sleep, appetite, cognition and energy levels
What is needed in order to diagnose MDD?
At least 5 out of 9 symptoms present in the same 2-week period and represent a change in function. Additionally, there must be either depressed mood or loss of interest or function
What is the mnemonic for depression?
SIGECAPS
S in SIGECAPS stands for…
Sleep changes
I in SIGECAPS stands for…
Interest loss
G in SIGECAPS stands for…
Guilt, feelings of worthlessness
E in SIGECAPS stands for…
Energy loss
C in SIGECAPS stands for…
Concentration loss
A in SIGECAPS stands for…
Appetite changes
P in SIGECAPS stands for…
Psychomotor retardations
S in SIGECAPS stands for…
Suicidal ideations
Non-pharmacological treatments for depression
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy and electric shock therapy is a last resort
Pharmacological treatments for depression
Front-line SSRIs such as Prozac (Fluoxetine), Sertraline (Zoloft), Paxil, Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro)
What increases the risk of depression?
family violence, bullying, substance abuse, feelings of a lack of purpose, oppression, feeling trapped, availability of lethal methods
