Mood Disorders and Psychoses Flashcards
what are mood disorders sometimes described as
affective disorders
what are different types of mood disorders
depressive disorder
bipolar disorder
cyclothymia
what are normal mood swings called
euthymia
what is cyclothymic temperament
slightly more elevated mood changes than normal
what is bipolar disorder type 2
more on the depression side of things
what is monobipolar mania
no depressive points - mood goes from normal to mania
what is bipolar type 1 disorder
extreme highs and extreme lows
what are the different types of depressive mood disorders
major depressive disorder
bipolar
postpartum depression
premenstrual
seasonal affective
signs of depression
lethargy and tiredness
reduced interest and motivation
sleep disturbance
thoughts of suicide
any for of anxiety
what are mania and hypomania symptoms
increased productivity and feeling of wellbeing
reduced need for sleep
increase in reckless behaviour
followed by a depression
how are mood disorders treated
psychological
drug treatment
physical
what acute phase antidepressants are used to treat mood disorders
SSRIs
trycyclic antidepressants
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
give examples of mood stabilising drugs
lithium
carbamazepine
valporate
lamotrigine
what are SSRIs
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
what drugs can make anxiety worse
SSRIs
what can antidepressants also be used for
pain control
treating anxiety disorder