Altered Mood

Question 1

What affects can depression have on cognition?

Answer 1

Deficits in working memory, attention and planning.

Question 2

What are the 3 core features of depression?

Answer 2

1) Depressed mood which is unusual for that individual; should be present for most of the day and almost every day for a period of at least 2wks.
2) Loss of interest or pleasure in certain activities.
3) Decreased energy.

Question 3

What are 5 additional symptoms which may be seen in depression?

Answer 3

• Loss of confidence
• Guilt
• Suicidal behaviour
• Sleep disturbance
• Weight change

Question 4

How many episodes of mania/hypomania have to occur, with a background of depressive episodes, before a diagnosis of BPAD can be made?

Answer 4

1

Question 5

For hypomania to be diagnosed, how long do symptoms have to persist?

Answer 5

4 days.

Question 6

For mania to be diagnosed, how long do symptoms have to persist?

Answer 6

1wk