Depression (affective disorders)

Question 1

What is an affective disorder?

Answer 1

characterised by strong emotions which influence an individuals ability to function normally e.g. depression

Question 2

what is major depression?

Answer 2

an episode of depression that can occur suddenly, may be reactive (caused by external factors) or Endogenous (caused by internal factors)

Question 3

what is manic depression (bipolar)?

Answer 3

Alternation between two extreme moods. mood changes occur in regular cycle. MANIA (over-activity, rapid speech, extreme happiness or agitation) followed by DEPRESSION

Question 4

Emotional responses:

Answer 4

sadness
depressed mood
loss of interest in usual activities
irritability

Question 5

Physiological responses:

Answer 5

Sleep inability
agitation
fatigue
loss of energy

Question 6

cognitive responses:

Answer 6

Poor concentration 
indecisiveness 
poor self-esteem
sense of worthlessness
hopelessness 
thoughts of self harm
delusions, hallucinations

Question 7

DSM-IV classification of single-episode depression - five or more of the following symptoms:

Answer 7

insomnia most nights
fidgeting or lethargy 
tiredness
feeling of worthlessness or guilt
less ability to concentrate 
recurrent thoughts of death

Question 8

ICD-10 Classification of depression

Answer 8

depressed mood
loss of interest or enjoyment 
reduced energy
marked tiredness after only slight effort 
reduced concentration and attention
reduced self-esteem and confidence 
ideas of guilt and worthlessness
bleak and pessimistic views of the future
ideas or acts of self harmon suicide
disturbed sleep
reduced appetite