Depression Flashcards
anhedonia
lack of enjoyment
anergia
lack of energy
amotivation
lack of motivation
diurnal variation
mood varies over the day
early morning wakening
waking at least 2 hours before normal
psychomotor retardation
slowing of thoughts or movements
stupor in its severe form
euthymia
normal mood
what classification systems can be used for depression
ICD 10 - UK
DSM 5 - USA
how does ICD10 classify low mood
moderate depression
severe depression
dysthymia
dysthmyia
chronic low grade depression
how does DSM5 classify low mood
mild, moderate, severe major depressive disorder
persistent depressive disorder
depression criteria
minimum 2 weeks
no symptoms of hypomania/mania
what are the 3 core features of depression
low mood
anhedonia
anergia
what are additional symptoms of depression
low self confidence unreasonable guilt suicidal behaviour early morning wakening/sleep disturbance psychomotor retardation changes in appetite and weight
how is a moderate depressive episode defined (ICD10)
2 core features
4 additional features
how is a severe depressive episode defined (ICD10)
3 core features
5 additional features
mild depression is self limiting, true or false
true
list some severity scales for depression
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
MADRS
Beck Depression Inventory
management of depression
severity scales
symptom diaries
CBT
antidepressants
what is depression formally known as
unipolar depression
dexamethasone fails to suppress cortisol production, true or false
true
there is a chronic high level of cortisol
what is the first line antidepressant in depression
SSRIs
