lesson 17 part 1 Flashcards
What are the Risk Factors for Depression
Genetics
Personality
Environment
Neurotransmitters
if one twin is diagnosed with depression, what is the probability the other twin will also develop depression
70%
people with _________, who are easily overwhelmed with stress or who are generally pessimistic appear to be more likely to experience depression
low esteem
continuous exposure to violence, neglect or poverty may make some people prone to developing depression
environment
a negative affective state, ranging from unhappiness and
discontent to an extreme feeling of sadness, pessimism, and despondency that interferes with daily life
depression
what are the neurotransmitters that are not balanced in depression?
serotonin
norepinephrine
dopamine
what do you call the theory for depression related to neurotransmitters?
biologic amine theory
typically involves 2 or more weeks of a sad mood or lack of interest in life activities with
at least four other symptoms of depression
major depressive disorder (clinical depression)
inability to feel pleasure
anhedonia
major depression is twice as common in ____ and ______ relatives
women; first degree
depressive symptoms that persist for ≥ 2 years without remission a
persistent depressive disorder
Affected patients may be habitually gloomy, pessimistic, humorless, passive, lethargic, introverted, hypercritical of self and others, and complaining
persistent depressive disorder
focused on problem solving and helps the person recognize distorted thinking and change behaviors
cognitive behavioral therapy
PDD is formerly termed as
chronic major depressive disorder and dysrhytmic disorder
manifestation of persistent depressive disorder
gloomy
pessimistic
introvert
lethargic
involves mood and anxiety symptoms that are clearly related to the menstrual cycle
premenstrual dysphoric disroder
For diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, patients must have ____ symptoms during the week before
menstruation
more than 5
what is the treatment for depression
medication
psychotherapy
electroconvulsive therapy
a brain disorder that causes changes in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function
bipolar disorder
experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes
bipolar disorder
These mood episodes in bipolar are categorized as
manic/hypomanic
depressive
abnormally happy or irritable mood
manic/hypomanic
sad mood
depressive
types of bipolar
bipolar I
bipolar II
cyclothymic disorder
a disorder diagnosed when a person experiences a manic episode
bipolar I
experience an extreme increase in energy and may feel on
top of the world or uncomfortably irritable in mood
bipolar I
