Depressive Disorders

Question 1

Depressive Disorders

Answer 1

Major Depressive Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Question 2

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Answer 2

Chronic severe persistent irritability. Irritability manifested by verbal or physical outbursts occurring frequently over one year.

Question 3

Major Depressive Disorder

Answer 3

2 weeks of depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities.
Significant weight loss or weight gain
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Psychomotor agitation
Fatigue
Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt
Diminished ability to think or concentrate
Recurrent thoughts of death

Question 4

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

Answer 4

Depressed mood occurring more days than not for at least two years.

Question 5

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Answer 5

Durning menstruation:
Marked affective lability
Irritability or anger 
Depressed mood or feelings of hopelessness
Anxiety, tension, or being keyed up
Decreased interest in usual activities
Breast tenderness, swelling