Mood Disorder Flashcards
Are mental health conditions, characterized by significant disturbances in mood that affect daily functioning. Involve extreme emotional states, such as prolonged depression or intense periods of mania.
Mood Disorder
A common mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in most activities.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
how long should the symptoms last before it is considered as MDD?
at least two weeks
when should ECT be considered for MDD?
severe cases
is there changes in weight and appetite in MDD?
yes
what do people with MDD “feel?”
worthlesness and guilt
what is the purpose of medication in MDD?
adjust brain chemicals affecting mood
a chronic form of depression characterized by a low, depressed mood lasting for at least two years.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
PDD Involves less severe but more…
prolonged symptoms
are there sleep issues in PDD?
yes
A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Bipolar Disorder
Periods of elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior. Significantly intense and lasts for at least a week.
Manic Episodes
distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day, nearly every day.
Hypomanic Episodes
most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad, empty, or hopeless) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful). (Note: In children and adolescents, can be irritable mood.)
Major Depressive Episode
the type of Bipolar wherein the manic episode may have been preceded by and may be followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes.
Bipolar 1
