Exam 5 - Mood and Suicide Flashcards
An individuals sustained emotional tone which influences behavior, personality, and how they perceive the world
mood
the behavioral expression of mood
affect
what are the two categories of mood
bipolar
depression
when does depression become a illness?
when they are unable to adapt
what are the differences between grief and depression?
in grief, mood changes
in grief, they respond to warmth
in grief, they don’t lose connections
what are the 9 diagnostic signs of major depressive disorder?
depressed mood loss of interest and pleasure significant weight loss of gain insomnia or hypersomnia psychomotor agitation or retardation fatigue or loss of energy feelings of worthlessness decreased ability to think or concentrate constant thought of suicide
what has to happen for someone to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder?
they must have 5 or more depressive symptoms for 2 or more weeks
characteristics of persistent depressive disorder?
less severe symptoms of MDD
chronic.. for 2 or more years
what do TCA’s do?
inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
what do SSRIs do?
block reuptake of serotonin
what do MAOIs do
Prevents inactivation of norepinephrine and
what are the most common side effects of TCAs
orthostatic hypotension
sedation
anticholinergic effects
what are the most common side effects of SSRIs
- sexual dysfunction
- nausea
- weight gain/loss
- CNS stimulation
what is bipolar disorder?
a condition in which mood swings go from depressed to really high
what are the 7 criteria of a manic episode?
inflated self esteem decreased need for sleep more talkative distractibility increase in goal directed activity excessive risky actions lasts a week
what is cyclothymia
more mild form of bipolar disorder
how does cyclothymia differ from bipolar disorder?
less manic and less depressive episodes
many cycles over the span of 2 yrs
what is the goal for treating bipolar disorders?
we want a more stable mood