Dysthimia Flashcards
Etymology of dysthymia
Ancient Greek word “Despondency”
Hippocrates: four imbalanced body fluids called humours
Historical view of dsythymia
Depression is viewed as a spiritual problem rather
than a mental one
Treatment: baths and massage, drugs, water
immersion
Who and when is the first use of the word dysthymia
C.F Flemming, 1844
Who provide the first modern description of dysthymia
Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum
Cognitive approach to the cause dysthymia
Aaron Beck’s Cognitive Triad
the way people interpret negative events could
contribute to symptoms of depression
Socio-cultural approach to the cause dysthymia
Role confusion and conflicts
Racism and sexism
Poverty/inequality
Lack of social support
Behavioral Neuroscience approach to the cause dysthymia
Imbalances in neurotransmitters
Genetic factors
Changes in brain region
Cognitive treatment to dysthymia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Socio-cultural treatment to dysthymia
Culturally Competent Therapy
Social support/intervention
Behavioral Neuroscience treatment to dysthymia
Treatment (Medication)
Moclobemide, AmisulPride, and Sertraline
Anti-depressants
Components and course
Must have a depressed mood continues for at least 2 years in adults or 1 year in children
Poor appetite or overeating
Feelings of hopelessness
Insomnia or hypersomnia
low self-esteem
