Depression & Mood Disorders

Question 1

What are the diagnostic criteria for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder?

Answer 1

• Severe, recurrent temper outbursts manifest verbally & behaviorally & inconsistent with developmental level
• Mood between outbursts = irritable/angry
• Present for >12 months in at least 2 settings
• Age 7-18 for diagnosis and onset before 10

Question 2

What are the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder?

Answer 2

• 5 or more of SIGECAPS for at least 2 weeks

- 1 symptom must be depressed mood/anhedonia

Question 3

What are the diagnostic criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Answer 3

Depressed mood most of the time for at least 2 years + 2 or more of SIGECAPS; depressed but more functional

Question 4

What are the diagnostic criteria for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

Answer 4

Five symptoms present in final week before onset of menses & go away by post menses
Symptoms: marked affective lability, irritability, depressed mood, tension/anxiety + SIGECAPS

Question 5

What are the diagnostic criteria for Substance/Medication Induced Depressive Disorder?

Answer 5

Prominent & persistent mood disturbance; symptoms occur soon after intoxication/withdrawal/exposure to a substance/medication

Question 6

What are the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorder due to another medical condition?

Answer 6

Prominent & persistent depressed mood (dominates clinical picture; direct pathophysiological effect of another medical condition