Depression Flashcards
What is the disease burden of disability in the world rankings?
4th in disease burden worldwide behind perinatal conditions, RIs and HIV/AIDS
- Which disease has the highest healthcare costs?
- Which disease/disorder has the highest recognition rate?
- Which disease/disorder is the most treatable?
What is the most common psychiatric symptom?
Depression
Depression
- What is the 1 year prevalence rate?
- How many people are affected in a given year?
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1 -year Prevalence Rate
- Major Depression 5%
- Dysthymic Disorder 5.4%
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In a given year, 11 million people
- 5 million Major Depression
- 1.8 million Bipolar Disorder
Of those patients who suffer from depression, how many are:
- Unrecognized:
- Untreated:
- Diagnosed & Treated:
- Unrecognized: 50%
- Untreated: 25%
- Diagnosed & Treated: 25%
How can depression present clinically?
- Multiple Somatic Complaints
- Anxiety
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Cultural Influences
- “Nerves”“Headaches”
- Latino, Mediterranean
- Weakness, Tiredness, “Imbalance”
- Chinese, Asian cultures
- “Heartbroken”
- Hopi
- “Nerves”“Headaches”
What are common presenting somatic complaints in patients with depression?
- Disturbed sleep
- Tired all the time, “blahs”
- Headache
- Malaise
- Vague abdominal or joint pains
- Sexual dysfunction or loss of sexual interest
- “Stressed out”
- GI complaints (eg, constipation, diarrhea)
There is a strong correlation between ______ symptoms and prevalence of psychiatric disorders
There is a strong correlation between positive symptoms and prevalence of psychiatric disorders
What 3 medical illnesses have a high prevalence rate with depression?
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Note: Also Parkinson’s disease, myocardial infarction and rheumatoid arthritis
What is the DSM-IV classification of mood disorders?
**Major Depressive Episode: **
Symptom Criteria
Minimum 5 symptoms for at least two weeks
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At least 1 of the following 2:
- Depressed mood (irritable in kids)
- Loss of interest or pleasure
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4 of the following:
- Weight loss or gain
- Insomnia or hypersomnia
- Psychomotor retardation or agitation
- Fatigue or energy loss
- Worthlessness or guilt
- Decreased concentration
- Death thoughts; suicidal thoughts, plans, acts
What are additional criteria for a major depressive episode?
- Not Mixed Episode
- Clinically significant distress or impairment
- Not due to substance or general medical condition
- Not Bereavement
DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode
“SIG E CAPS”
** > 5 symptoms in the same 2-week period**
- Sleep: insomnia or hypersomnia
- Interest: depressed mood,* or loss of interest and pleasure*
- Guilt: feelings of worthlessness
- Energy: fatigue
- Concentration: diminished ability to think or make decisions
- Appetite: weight change
- Psychomotor: psychomotor retardation or agitation
- Suicidality: preoccupation with death, hopelessness
*Must include one of these
- What is the importance of screening for depression?
- How can depression be screened for?
- US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for depression in practices able to then actively manage patients who screen positive
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2-question depression screen
- Over the past 2 weeks, have you felt down or hopeless?
- Over the past 2 weeks, have you felt little interest in doing things?
- Patient Health Questionaire (PHQ-9)
A “yes”to either question is a positive screen for depression
How is a PH9 scored?