Wk 4 Flashcards
Bipolar disorder is
Both manic and depressive disorders
Unipolar is?
When a person only experiences depressive wpisodes
Manic episodes are?
Elevated, euphoric expansive mood. Interrupted by irritability and or violence
Hypo manic is
Experiences manic episode for 4 days
Criteria involves 5 or more of
Depressed mood, diminished pleasure, weight loss/gain,insomnia, psychomotor agitation, fatigue, worthlessness, lack focus, thoughts of death
Postpartum blues may be especially likely if
New mother has lack of social support
Non adjustment to new identity
History I.e family with depression
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is
When someone is persistently depressed most of the day for at least 2 years. Children 1 year
Major depressive disorder/major depression
Exhibit more symptoms than dysthymia, more persistent and no periods of normal mood
Major depressive disorder has 5 specifies which are
Melancholic , psychotic, atypical, catatonic, seasonal pattern
Double depression is
Moderately depressed for most of the time with bouts of severe depression
What symptoms are characteristic of depressive disorders
Persistent sadness Negative thoughts Lack energy Sleep affected Gaining or loosing weight
What are the causal factors in unipolar disorder
Genetic contribution, neurochemical, neuron endoctrine, neuropsychological , helplessness, ruminate in ones mood, pessimistic beliefs, Attributional style, neuroticism, childhood losses
What is the difference between anxiety and depression?
They can be distinguished by positive affect. Depressed are distinguished by low levels of positive affect I.e. Pride, joy, excitement additionally anxiety contains- anxious hyperarousal. Racing heart, trembling
Is there a correlation between depression and hormones ?
No
What is the treatment to mood disorder?
Medications, electro therapy, psychosocial treatment such as behavioral cognitive
Cyclothymic disorder is
Less serious version of bipolar for 2 years
What is the difference between 1 & 2 bipolar disorder
2’s symptoms are below mania.
How often does bipolar reoccur
24% relapse after 6 months
77% within 4 years
82% 7 years
The 2 key moods are
Mania & depression
Prevelance of major mood disorder is
15-20 times more than schizophrenia and same rate as all anxiety disorder
What is meant by suicidal ambivalence and how might be related to communication of suicidal intent?
suicidal ambivalence is thoughts of suicide, ppl who really wish to not really die but instead want to communicate a dramatic message, others use an issue of fate, others give little warning of intent
What is the prevalence of suicide intent?
40% of those who had suicided had communicated to friends/relatives
50% had not seen a mental health professional
Only 20% under mental care at time of death
80% of attempted suicide patients deny having suicide ideation and 50% of those committed it while being in suicide watch.
What are the goals of suicide intervention programs, how successful do they seem to be?
Maintain supportive contact
Realise acute distress is only temporary,
And impairs ability to assess the situation
