Mood Disorders Flashcards
what are the differences between males and females with suicide?
- females are more likely to attempt suicide
- males are more likely to commit suicide
What are the features of major depressive disorder?
- extremely depressed mood- lasting about 2 weeks
- cognitive symptoms (feeling worthless or indecisive)
- disturbed physical functioning
- anhedonia- loss of pleasure/interest in usual activities
True or False: it is common to have a single episode in major depressive disorder
False; it is highly unusual to have a single episode. It’s more likely to have recurrent episodes
What is the definition of Response?
A reduction in the signs and symptoms of depression of more than 50% from baseline
What are the patients called that have residual symtpoms?
Responders
“pooping out” is common in depression. What does that mean?
The recent age of patients who remain well during the 18-month period following successful treatment for depression is disappointingly low, only 70-80%
Up to half of patients with depression may fail to attain remission, including those with “______” responses and those with “________” responses
Apathetic; anxious
What are the 5 R’s of depression?
- response
- remission
- relapse
- recovery
- recurrence
Does double depression or dysthymic disorder occur first?
Dysthymic disorder often develops first
What is Bipolar 1?
Manic or mixed episode + or - Major depressive disorder
What is Bipolar II?
Depressive and hypomanic episode
What is bipolar 1/4?
Depressive episodes but rapid poop out to antidepressants
What is Bipolar 1/2?
Aka schizobipolar disorder. Positive symptoms of psychosis with manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes
What is Bipolar 1 1/2?
Protracted hypomania without depression
What is bipolar II 1/2?
Depressive episodes with cyclothymic temperament?
