module 12 Flashcards
mood disorders
1
Q
mood disorder
A
abnormal and/or exaggerated feelings
2
Q
bipolar disorder (general)
A
swings between depression and mania that can take months or years to cycle through
3
Q
bipolar disorder I
A
severe mania
4
Q
Depression / unipolar disorder
A
Prolonged sadness and loss of interest
5
Q
bipolar disorder II
A
less severe mania symptoms
6
Q
Dysthymia
A
Chronic depression with less symptoms than major depressive disorder
7
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Cyclothymia
A
Cycles between mild depression and mild mania. Less severe than bipolar disorder