Depressive Disorders

Question 1

What age does disruptive mood dysregulation disorder have to onset after? Before?

Answer 1

After age 6 and before age 18.

Question 2

What are criteria A-D of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder? (SOOD)

Answer 2

Severe recurrent temper outbursts manifested verbally and/or behaviorally that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation or provocation. Outbursts are inconsistent with developmental level. Outbursts occur, on average, three or more times a week. The mood between temper outbursts is persistently irritable or angry most of the day, and is observable by others.

Question 3

How many settings must the symptoms of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder be found in?

Answer 3

At least 2 of 3 settings and are severe in at least one of these.

Question 4

What are criteria I of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

Answer 4

I. There has never been a distinct period lasting more than 1 day during which the full symptom criteria, except duration, for manic or hypomanic episode have been met.

Question 5

What is criterion A of persistent depressive disorder?

Answer 5

Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not for at least 2 years, or 1 year in adolescents.

Question 6

What is criterion B of persistent depressive disorder? (CHASES)

Answer 6

Concentration impairment. Hopelessness. Appetite changes. Sleep problems. Energy decrease or fatigue. Self-esteem issues.

Question 7

How many symptoms are needed to diagnose persistent depressive disorder?

Answer 7

2.

Question 8

By what age must the criteria for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder be met by?

Answer 8

By age 10 as indicated by observation or history.

Question 9

How long must the symptoms for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder last for? How long must the patient not go without symptoms?

Answer 9

Duration of 12+ months. Throughout that time, the individual can not go 3 or more consecutive months without all of the symptoms in criteria A-D