Mood Disorders

Question 1

Major Depression 251

Answer 1

2 weeks, 5 symptoms total, 1 essential symptoms
1 essential : either depressed mood, loss of pleasure in life
other symptoms: Fatigue, trouble sleeping, weight issues, appetite, guilt, death wishes, suicidal thoughts

Question 2

Hypomanic 43

Answer 2

at least 4 days

3 symptoms of mania

Question 3

manic symptoms

Answer 3

extreme, absurd behavior based on:

Abnormally upbeat, jumpy or wired
Increased activity, energy or agitation
Exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence (euphoria)
Decreased need for sleep
Unusual talkativeness
Racing thoughts
Distractibility
Poor decision-making — for example, going on buying sprees, taking sexual risks or making foolish investments

Question 4

Manic Episode (full) 73

Answer 4

a week or more, symptoms occur every day
pressured and rapid speech , heightened self esteem , increased motor activity
Intense “drivenness” - intensity is key here, intense goal-directed activity or pressure to get something done, intense way of talking - flight of ideas, - intense and fanatical appearance

Question 5

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder - 10<1617

Answer 5

symptoms start before age 10, duration at least 1 year,
only for ages 6-17

ongoing depression “disrupted” by events of intense tantrums and angry outbursts/ angry outbursts interrupt the depression

in-between outbursts person is irritable or quite depressed

must be impaired functioning with life

Question 6

Dysthymia (persistent depressive mood disorder) 222

Answer 6

the name gives this one away (cue: persistent)

the depression is always there, people can have major depressive episodes, but its not required.

2 years or more, never ceasing for more than 2 months at a time, and has 2 specifiers

Question 7

cyclothymia

cue: cycle

Answer 7

does not meet requirements for full manic, hypomanic or major depressive episodes, but symptoms are similar or the same, but duration is less.
key here is that people cycle between depressive and manic symptoms off and on

Question 8

Bi-Polar 1

cue: 1st place fanatic

Answer 8

manic episode is required
there can be more than one.
can also coincide with depressive symptoms

Question 9

Bi-Polar 2

cue: 2 (for 2 types)

Answer 9

major depressive + hypomanic episode (1 of each is essential)

Question 10

health conditions that mimic mood symptoms

Answer 10

Endocrine disorders, thyroid are some common health issues that can actually cause depression and bipolar like symptoms

Question 11

Major depressive episode 251

Answer 11

2 weeks, nearly every day feels bad.
must be 5 symptoms
-fatigue, guilt, loss of pleasure, suicidal thoughts, changes in sleep, changes in appetite,

overall lower functioning from persons normal

note: MDE is not a diagnosis. but having 1 MDE counts as Major depressive disorder

Question 12

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 1 (7) 511

Answer 12

during week before menstrual period at least 5 total symptoms
must be 1 of: marked affective lability, depressed mood, anxiety, irritability, increased interpersonal conflict
must be 1 of: decreased interest in usual activities, lethargy, issues concentrating, physical symptoms, changes in appetite, insomnia, hypersomnia, feeling overwhelmed

must have these 5 symptoms for most menstrual periods for at least a year