mental disorders Flashcards
this affects 1 in 4 adults in their lifetimes; difficult to Dx and treat ; Dxd by recognizing patterns and symptoms
mental disorders
what are some clinically sig. behavioral probs of mental disorders
distress, disability, and deviance
this was published by the american psychiatric assoc ( 300 types of mental health conditions); lists symptoms and criteria required for a Dx
diagnostic and statistical manual
what are some general symptoms of mental disorders
confused thinking, long lasting sadness or irritability, extremely high and low moods, excessive fear, worry , or anxiety, social withdrawal, dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
these are sig. prolonged changes in mood
mood disorders
what are some diff types of mood disorders
major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder
causes of this disorder include monoamine dysfunction ( NE, Dopamine, and serotonin ) and neurotransmitter receptor dysfunction
mood disorder
what decrease the rate of enzymatic degradation
MAO inhibitors
this type of mood disorder is intense sadness and/or diminished interest in usual activities ( single or recurrent episodes - severe cases can be psychotic or suicidal)
major depressive disorder
this mood disorder affects 14.8 million peeps > 18 YO; median age is 32; women more common ; leading cause of disability in the US for ages 15-44
major depressive disorder
what is the DSM criteria for depression
- more than 4 of these symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks ( sig. weight or appetite change, insomnia, suicidal thoughts, etc)
- responds well to Tx ( meds, cognitive behavior therapy, and exercise)
this type of disorder deals with severe mood swings ( overly high or irritable to sad , manic depressive illness, sever changes in energy and behavior , periods of normal mood swing between swings)
bipolar disorder
this mood disorder affects 5.7 million adults > 18 YOA; 2.6% annual prevalence, median age is 25 YOA; men = women; fam Hx is a risk factor
bipolar disorder
Tx of this disorder includes cognitive behavior therapy, meds ( mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, antidepressants), electroconvulsive therapy, and hospitalization
bipolar disorder
what is the DSM for manic epidose
persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood ; greater than 3 symptoms for more than a 1 week such as inflated self eseem, decreased need for sleep, more talkative than usual
these are a group of disorders( diffuse, vague feelings of fear and apprehension); 40 mill adults >18YO; 75% have their first episode by age 21.5;
anxiety disorders
what are some common co morbities of anxiety disorders
depressive disorders and substance abuse
what are the diff types of anxiety disorders
generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and phobias
this is excessive worry about everyday probs for > 6 mos; women 2x more than men; mean age is 33 YO
generalized anxiety disorder
in this disorder people have controlling their constant worries; awareness that they worry too much ; inability to relax; difficulty concentrating; easily startled; difficulty falling or staying asleep; persistent irritability
generalize anxiety disorder
symptoms of this disorder include prolonged fatigue, HA, unexplained pains, difficulty swallowing, trembling, hyperhidrosis, light headedness, shortness of breath
generalized anxiety disorder
Tx for this disorder includes meds and Cognitive behavioral therapy
generalized anxiety disorder
in this disorder you get unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear ( sense of impending doom, individuals alter behavior to avoid triggers, can occur at any time)
panic disorder
this disorder can affect 6 mill people > 18 YOA; women 2x more common; median age is 24; 1 in 3 people have agoraphobia ; depression and substance abuse common
panic disorder
what are some physical symtpoms of panic disorder
chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, ab distress; Tx is meds and CBT
this disorder is recurrent, unwanted thoughts and or repetitive behaviors ( heightened activity in caudate nucleus ; repetitive behaviors done to end obsessive thoughts)
OCD
this disorder affects 2.2 mill adults ; 1.0% prevalence; mean onset is 19; women= men; earlier onset assoc with genetic predisposition
OCD
what part of OCD are recurrent thoughts, images, impulses, that cause anxiety; illogical and repulsive and center on violence or harm
obsessions