Depression - Affective Disorders

Question 1

What is an affective disorder

Answer 1

Strong emotions which influence a persons ability to function normally

Question 2

What are the types

Answer 2

• Major Depressions: episode of depression that occurs suddenly. REACTIVE or ENDOGENOUS
• Manic Depression: changing between 2 extreme moods. Occur in regular cycle. MANIA followed by DEPRESSION

Question 3

What are the ICD-10 characteristics (11)

Answer 3

• Depressed mood
• Loss of interests
• Reduced energy
• marked tiredness after little effort
• Reduced concentration & attention
• Reduced self confidence
• Ideas of guilt
• Pessimistic views of the future
• Ideas or acts of self harm
• Disturbed Sleep

Question 4

What are the DSM-IV characteristics (6)

Answer 4

• Insomnia
• Fidgeting
• Tiredness
• Feelings of guilt
• Less ability to concentrate
• Recurrent thoughts of death