Mood disorders

Question 1

What is Persistant depressive disorder?

Answer 1

Persistent depressive disorder, also called dysthymia (dis-THIE-me-uh), is a continuous long-term (chronic) form of depression. You may lose interest in normal daily activities, feel hopeless, lack productivity, and have low self-esteem and an overall feeling of inadequacy.

Question 2

What is Cyclothymia?

Answer 2

A mental state characterised by marked swings of mood between depression and elation (For over 2 years)

Question 3

What is Perinatal and postnatal depression?

Answer 3

Depression/Anxiety experienced during pregnancy or within the first year or so after childbirth (May also include weight changes and insomnia)

Question 4

What is the difference between grief and a mood disorder?

Answer 4

Patients with major depressive disorder are often fixed in the disorganisation stage of grief

Question 5

What are some psychotherapeutic interventions for mood disorders?

Answer 5

Client-motivated (education around self-management techniques such as how to cope and get through when times are particularly bad) ect, CBT, Therapeutic relationship (listening with interest, reflecting, summarising, and closure)

Question 6

What are some pharmacotherapy interventions for a patient with a mood disorder?

Answer 6

Antidepressants and mood stabilisers, the nurse will provide education around the medication, side effects, and precautions ect