Week 5 - Depression

Question 1

What is clinical depression?

Answer 1

a general term for a group of mental health disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities

Question 2

What are some Common Depressive Disorders?

Answer 2

1.Major Depressive Disorder
2. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
3. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
4. Substance/Medication Induced Disorder

Question 3

What is MDD?

Answer 3

characterized by one or more depressive episodes with symptoms such as:
- Depressed mood
- Changes of appetite
- Sleep disturbances

Question 4

What is the DSM Diagnostic Criteria for clinical depression?

Answer 4

5 or more symptoms must be present during the same 2-week period nearly every day and represent a change from previous functions––at least one of the symptoms must be depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure

Question 5

How can we asses and diagnosis depression?

Answer 5

Clinical interviews, structured assessments, and behavioral observation

Question 6

What are some risk factors for depression?

Answer 6

1.Biological Factors
- hormonal changes
2. Psychological Factors
low self-esteem
3. Environmental and Social Factors:
-ACE
4. Cultural and Demographic Factors
- Discrimination or marginalization