Module 3: Mood Disorders and Suicide Flashcards
__________ and ________ distinguish normal mood fluctuations from mood disorders
duration; severity
Mood disorders in the DSM-5 are classified into two broad categories:
- Unipolar
2. Bipolar
Major depression disorder is characterized by persistent and intense feelings of __________
sadness
At least 5 of the 9 symptoms of major depressive disorder must be present for a duration of…
2 weeks
At least one of the symptoms of major depressive disorder must be ________ mood OR loss of __________/_________
depressed; interest/pleasure
Persistent depressive disorder is characterized by
chronic low mood for most of the day, more days than not
Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder must be present for a duration of at least…
2 years
What characterizes a manic episode?
Elevated, expansive or irritable mood
How long must a manic episode last at the very least?
one week
How does a hypomanic episode differ from a manic episode?
Although a hypomanic episode has a similar number of symptoms, it is a less severe form of mania that must be present for at least 4 days
Bipolar I Disorder
History of one or more manic episodes with or without one or more major depressive episodes
Bipolar II Disorder
History of one or more hypomanic episodes with one or more major depressive episodes
How long do manic/hypomanic episodes last in bipolar disorders?
between 2 weeks and 4 months
How long do major depressive episodes last in bipolar disorders?
between 6 and 9 months
Cyclothymia
Chronic but less severe form of bipolar disorder
A history of at least 2 years of of alternating hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes that do not meet full criteria for MDD
Rapid cycling bipolar is characterized by the presence of _____ or more manic and/or depressive episodes in a year
4
Seasonal affective disorder is characterized by…
recurrent depressive episodes tied to the changing seasons
Mood disorder with peri or postpartum onset is characterized by…
mood swings and feelings of depression
What is one of the strongest triggers of mood disorders?
Stressful life events
Two personality patterns that are theorized to have a risk for depression:
- Dependent
2. Self-critical
According to Beck, depressed individuals apply __________ __________ to situations that lead to negative mood
cognitive distortions
4 common cognitive distortions
- All-or-nothing thinking
- Overgeneralization
- Catastrophizing
- Jumping to conclusions
According to Beck’s model, the foundation of depressed person’s negative cognitive style is the depressive ________
schema
Beck’s cognitive model is a _________ - _________ model
diathesis-stress
Negative feedback seeking, excessive reassurance seeking, and maladaptive interpersonal behaviours are all association with what model?
interpersonal model
According to the life stress perspective…
stressful life events trigger depression
Who is at the greatest risk for suicide?
Males aged 19 to 24 and over 70
The number one cause of suicide is…..
untreated mental disorders
________ disorders are the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in victims of suicide
mood
According to Durkheim, suicide is caused by a sense of “anomie” or feeling that one is rootless and lacks….
a sense of belonging
