Life Span Flashcards
1
Q
do mental health disorders reduce life expectancy?
A
yes bipolar = 9-20 years schizophrenia = 10-20 drug and alcohol abuse = 9-24 recurrent depression = 7-11
2
Q
most common “mental disorder” diagnosed in children?
A
disruptive/behavioural disorders
under 12s = oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
over 12s = conduct disorder (CD)
- early CD behaviours are predictors of serious antisocial behaviour and substance misuse in later life
3
Q
what is separation anxiety disorder?
A
separation anxiety persisting into older age at which features become abnormal (after preschool years)
tends to lead to school refusal, social anxiety and perfectionism
4
Q
what is the puerperium and why are mental health disorders common at this time?
A
6 weeks folowing childbirth linked to - loss of independence - hormonal changes - unremitting demands - chronic sleep deprivation - may have stopped psychotropic medications during pregnancy (disorders can improve during pregnancy)
5
Q
what is pseudo-dementia?
A
features of dementia in the absence of any actual neurodegeneration
responds to medication and/or ECT
