Mood episodes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mood episode
Defined
A
Period of time when a patient feels abnormally sad (depressed) or happy (manic).
2
Q
How many types of mood episodes are there
A
3
3
Q
What are the mood epsidoes
A
MDE
Manic
Hypomanic
4
Q
What is a major depressive episode
A
TWO weeks
Patient feels depressed or lack of pleasure
&
experiencies problems with: eating, sleeping, concentrating, self worth, low energy, thoughts about death
5
Q
What is a manic episode
A
for about a week a patient can feel an elevated mood or irritable
&
Grandiose, talkative, hyperactive, or indiscriminate
Can lead to hospitalization
6
Q
What is hypomanic episode
A
Has same symptoms of Manic episode.
Last 4 days
Does not cause impairment which leads to hospitalization
