Depressive Disorder Flashcards (These Are Brayden’s Flashcards, Just Reformatted)
What are the symptoms of depression?
Sadness
Emptiness
Irritability
Somatic Body Concerns
Impairment of Thinking (Negative Thinking + Complaints)
What are the risk factors for depression?
Female Gender
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Stressful Life Events
Neuroticism
Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Personality Disorder
1st Degree Family Murder with MDD
Most adults diagnosed with mental health disorders had an incidence of mental health during their-
Adolescence or Childhood
What are the 3 most common lifetime mental health disorders?
MDD
Alcohol Abuse
Specific & Social Phobias
What does MDD stand for?
Major Depressive Disorder
What is the most common lifetime mental disorder?
MDD
What is the second most common lifetime mental disorder?
Alcohol Abuse
What is the third most common lifetime mental disorder?
Specific & Special Phobias
What’s the most prevalent class of mental health disorders?
Anxiety Disorders
Mental health disorders are a significant risk factor for-
Early Mortality
What’s the leading cause of disability in America?
MDD
Beginning in Adolescence, what gender is most likely to be affected by mental health disorders?
Females
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (Depressive)?
A childhood disorder (10 Years Old), marked by severe irritability & anger at least 3 times a week
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (Depressive) needs to be present in at least two of these settings for diagnosis:
At Home
At School
With Peers
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?
This is whenever low level depression occurs throughout most of the day almost everyday for a prolonged period of time
In order to be diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder, how long do you have to experience low level depression for?
Throughout most of the day almost everyday for at least 2 years
A person with Persistent Depressive Disorder has to have at least 2 of these symptoms:
Decreased Appetite
Overeating
Insomnia
Hypersomnia
Low Energy
Poor Self-Esteem
Difficulty Thinking
Hopelessness
What is Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder?
Symptoms that occur before a woman’s period
What are the signs and symptoms of Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder?
Mood Swings
Irritability
Depression
Anxiety
Feeling Overwhelmed
Difficulty Concentrating
This can result from prolonged use or withdrawal from alcohol =
Substance / Medication Induced Depressive Disorder
Between the depressive symptoms and physiological symptoms caused by withdrawal, which symptoms last longer?
The depressive symptoms
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Persistently depressed mood lasting for a minimum of 2 weeks
If a patient has suffered a significant loss in their family, when can you diagnose someone with Depression & Grieving?
Within the first 2 months of the loss
A depressive disorder usually accompanies what other disorders?
Schizophrenia
Substance Abuse
Eating Disorders
Schizoaffective Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Anxiety disorders usually go hand-in-hand with-
Depressive Disorders
Completed suicide often does not occur on the first attempt.
True or false?
False
Are suicide rates raising or lowering in occurrence?
Raising
What should you do if a pt has a plan for suicide in an outpatient setting?
Put them in an emergency room
What should you do if a pt has a plan for suicide in an inpatient setting?
Place them on 1:1 observation
When is suicide risk increased?
Whenever there is a coexisting substance abuse disorder
What is depression accompanied by?
Hopelessness
Recent Loss or Separation
Past Suicide Attempts
Do patients often exhibit a boost of energy and well-being before suicide?
Yes
What are the age considerations for depression?
Children & Adolescents will have sadness or a loss of interest or pleasure
Very young children will cry
School-age children can withdraw
Adolescents can be angry, lash out, become sexually promiscuous, partake in substance abuse, be preoccupied with death, etc.
