MOOD (AFFECTIVE) DISORDERS Flashcards
1
Q
Depression Incidence
A
more common in females
onset commonest in 30s
2
Q
what is unipolar depression?
A
can be first occurrence or recurrent and does not have any manic episodes
3
Q
bipolar depression is
A
when have manic episodes
and can be the first occurrence - with previous episodes of mania
or recurrent episodes
4
Q
what table is used to represent the etiological factors of depression?
A
3 by 3
bio psycho social along top and
predisposing precipitating and perpetuating factors along side
5
Q
what are the social factors
A
lack of social support and poor economic status
