Final - mood disorders

Question 1

What is the DSM 5 criteria for Major depressive disorder?

Answer 1

• symptoms must be present during same 2 week period
• change from previous function
• one symptom is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure
• 5 or more of the following symptoms:
  1. depressed most of the day, nearly every day
  2. markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities
  3. significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain
  4. insomnia or hypersomnia
  5. fatigue
  6. feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  7. psychomotor agitation or retardation
  8. diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness
  9. reoccurent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt

Question 2

Are women or men more likely to experience MDD and if so what times ?

Answer 2

Women –> 1.5 to 3 times more likely

Question 3

What is the lifetime risk of developping MDD?

Answer 3

30%

Question 4

Is depression a normal part of growing older? if not why

Answer 4

NO!
- it often goes undiagnosed and untreated in older adults
- may feel reluctant to seek help

Question 5

Symptoms of depression can be less obvious in older adults. true or false

Answer 5

true