G543 - Affective Disorders - Depression

Question 0

What are the two types of depression?

Answer 0

Major depression and manic depression

Question 1

How are affective disorders characterised?

Answer 1

Affective disorders are characterised by strong emotions which influence am individual’s ability to function normally. Depression is one of the most common affective disorders

Question 2

What is major depression?

Answer 2

An episode of depression that can occur suddenly. May be reactive (caused by external factors) or endogenous (caused by internal factors)

Question 3

What is manic depression?

Answer 3

Also known as bipolar. It is the alteration between two extreme moods. Mood changes occur in a regular cycle - mania followed by depression

Question 4

DSM-IV classification of single episode depression

Answer 4

Five or more of the following symptoms:
Insomnia most nights
Fidgeting or lethargy
Tiredness
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Less ability to concentrate
Recurrent thoughts of death
The symptoms are not caused by medication, or situations such as bereavement and they are enough to hinder the person from normal day-to-day functioning

Question 5

ICD-10 classification of depression

Answer 5

Depressed mood
Loss of interest and enjoyment
Reduced energy
Marked tiredness after only slight effort
Reduced concentration and attention
Reduced self-esteem and self-confidence 
Ideas of guilt and unworthiness
Bleak or pessimistic views of the future 
Ideas or acts of self-harm or suicide 
Disturbed sleep
Reduced appetite