Depressive disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Define depressive disorders
A
a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
2
Q
what scale does NICE use to assess depression?
A
DSM-IV classification
3
Q
how many weeks should symptoms have gone on for?
A
2 weeks
4
Q
risk factors for being depressed?
A
o Being FEMALE o Past history of depression o Significant physical illness causing disability or pain o Other mental health problems o Being part of a refugee community
5
Q
what assessment tools can be used to assess depression?
A
o Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
o Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) Scale
o Beck’s Depression Inventory
6
Q
what are examples of organic causes of depression?
A
o Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
o Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) Scale
o Beck’s Depression Inventory
