Mood disorders Flashcards
name some diagnostic criteria for depression?
reduced or increased sleep reduced interest guilt reduced energy reduced concentration reduced appetite suicidal ideation
treatment for depression?
anti-depressants - SSRIs - SNRIs - MAOs CBT
what are the preferred SSRIs for depression?
citalopram or fluoxetine
what are the characteristics of bipolar?
periods of mania / hypomania
alongside episodes of depression
what are the symptoms of mania?
delusions of grandeur or auditory hallucinations
more activity
less able to engage in conversations
what are the symptoms of hypomania?
mild form of mania
elation and hyperactivity
able to sit and engage in depression
what is type I bipolar?
mania + depression
what is type II bipolar?
hypomania + depression
what medication is often given for bipolar?
lithium for 6 months
which 4 personality disorders are associated with mood disorders?
borderline
histrionic
antisocial
narcissistic
what are the characteristics of borderline personality disorder?
unstable personal relationships
fear of abandonment
self-harm
suicidal
what are the characteristics of histrionic personality disorder?
inappropriate sexual seductiveness
attention-seeking
a person who is irritable and aggressive may have which personality disorder?
antisocial personality disorder
what are the characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder?
grandiose sense of self-importance
sense of entitlement
what is a treatment option for borderline personality disorder?
dialectical behaviour therapy
