Mood instability (G07) Flashcards
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According to a survey in 2007, for whom was it more common to have mood instability?
a. It was as common for men then women
b. It was more common for men then women
c. It was more common for women then men
c. It was more common for women then men
Explain what euthymia is and how manic, hypomanic and depressive symptoms are related to it.
The state of euthymia is considered the normal mood state. When recording the mood changes in a life chart, the severity of manic and hypomanic symptoms are reported above the state of euthymia, while the severity of depressive symptoms are registered below
What is true about Bipolar Spectrum Disorder?
a. Bipolar I affects men and women equally, Bipolar II affects more women.
b. Bipolar I affects more men, Bipolar II affects more women.
c. Bipolar Spectrum Disorder has a low genetic component.
a. Bipolar I affects men and women equally, Bipolar II affects more women.
In which disorders is mood instability often reported? Name 4 disorders.
Mood instability is reported in 40–60% of those with depression, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive– compulsive disorder.
