Depression And Schizophrenia Flashcards
What are the core features of depression?
Pervasive low mood/sadness
Loss of energy
Loss of enjoyment
What are some physical symptoms of depression?
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Diurnal variation of mood
Poor sleep
Loss of libido
Constipation
Psychomotor slowing or agitation
What are some psychological symptoms of depression?
Poor concentration
Feelings of guilt
Feelings of hopelessness
Low self esteem
Indecisiveness
Suicidal ideation
Delusions
How do we treat depression?
Medication: antidpressants (response after 2-3 weeks)
Psychological therapies: CBT (12 sessions)
Social prescribing: exercise, company
90% of patients make a full recovery
What are some symptoms of mania?
Elated mood
Irritability
Over energised
Grandiose
Little need for sleep
Poor concentration
Poor judgement
Over spending
Rapid speech
Manic depression affects only about 1% of the population
What are some symptoms of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or feeling )
Delusions
Abnormal behaviour
Disorganised speech (formal thought disorder)
Disturbances of emotion
What are delusions?
Fixed false beliefs not shared by others in the persons culture and that are firmly held even when there is evidence to the contrary
Often persecutory, passivity, thought alienation
How is schizophrenia treated?
Antipsychotics
Physiological therapy
Family therapy
Arts therapies
WhT is the lifetime risk of depression?
10%
What is the lifetime risk of schizophrenia?
1%
1/3 of these will develop chronic symptoms
