Mood Disorders Flashcards
Psychosocial causal factors:
Stressful life events
Personality variables
Low social support
Biological causal factors of bipolar:
Greater genetic contribution than unipolar
NTs
How long do antidepressant drugs require to take effect?
3-4 weeks
Problematic- patients often come when desperate
Interpersonal therapy
Focuses in patients disturbed personal relationships that both cause & exacerbate depression
Behaviour therapy
Helps patient learn rewards
Highest risk group for suicide
15-24 yr olds
Criminals & substance abusers
Mood disorders (non fatal attempters)
Suicide causal factors
Genetic
White
Reduced serotonergic activity
Suicidal ambivalence
Do not wish to die, just a cry for help
2 most common eating disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia
Fear if gaining weight
Refusal to maintain normal weight
Perception of being overweight
2 types of anorexia
Restricting types
Bing eating/purging
Bulimia
Frequent episodes of binge eating
Lack of control over eating
Recurrent inappropriate behaviour to prevent weight gain
Anorexia can lead to
Death from heart arythmias
Kidney damage
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Bolden is can lead to…..
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What disorders are eating disorders often associated with?
Depression
OCD
Substance abuse disorders
Various personality disorders
Causes of eating disorders
Runs in families
Serotonin levels
Set point theory (leptin/ ghrelin)
Sociocultural factors affecting anorexia
Media
Peer & family influences
Treatment of EDs
Emergency procedures to restore weight
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Antidepressants/ other medications
Family therapy
Treatment of bulimia
Antidepressants
Cognitive behavioural therapy
BMI
Weight (kg) ➗ height (m) squared
Healthy BMI
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Factors that influence obesity
Genetic inheritance
Family behaviour
Treatment for obesity
Surgery
Medication
Weight loss groups
