Depression And Pchizopjrenia Flashcards

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Delusion

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Fixed false belief not shared by others in the same culture and that are firmly held even with opposing evidence

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2
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Anhedonia

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Loss of enjoyment / lack of ability to laugh

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Depressions symptoms

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Core features
- pervasive low mood
- loss of energy
- loss of enjoyment

Physical symptoms
- loss of appetite and weight
- diurnal variation of mood
- poor sleep
- loss of libido
- constipation
- psychomotor slowing

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4
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Depression treatment

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Antidepressant medication (response in 2-3 weeks)

Psychological therapy (12 weeks cbt)

Social prescribing

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5
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Hallucination

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Hearing, seeing or feeling things that aren’t there

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6
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Symptoms mania

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Elated mood
Irritability
Over energised
Grandiose
Little need for sleep
Poor concentration
Poor judgement
Over spending
Rapid speech

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Symptoms of schizophrenia

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Hallucinations
Delusions
Abnormal behaviour
Disorganised speech
Disturbances of emotions

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Treatment for schizophrenia

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Antipsychotic medication

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