Depressive Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Why do more women develop major depressive disorder
A
Endocrine involvement (hormonal changes)
genetic related stress such as childbirth
women in male working rolls
2
Q
What are depressive disorders often present with
A
Tearfulness irritability brooding obsessive rumination anxiety phobias excessive worries about physical health somatic complaints
3
Q
What is persistent depressive disorder
A
Depressed mood that occurs for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years ( 1 year for children and adolescents)
4
Q
Treatment for major depression
A
Psychotherapy
medications: antidepressants, antianxiety, anti-psychotics
ECT
5
Q
Risks of developing depressive disorder
A
Temperamental:neuroticism
environmental: adverse childhood experiences, stressful life events genetic and physiological: 1st° relative with major depressive disorder- 2-4x higher risk than general population
