Chapter 7 Flashcards
What does OCD relate to?
Subcortial neutral networks involving the Basal Ganglia- the striatum and its connections with the frontal cortex
4 types of obsessions and associated compulsions, classify into ‘Symptom subtype, obsession and compulsion’
S.S- Symetry, exactness.
O-needing things to be symmetrical or aligned and doing things over and over until it feels just right.
C- repeating riuals and putting things I certain order
S.S- forbidden thoughts of action. O-Fears and urges to harm sel or others, fears of offending God. C- checking, avoidance, repeated requests for reassurance.
S.S- cleaning/contamination. O-germs, fear of germs and contamination.
C- repetitive or excessive washing using gloves/ masks to do daily tasks
S.S-hoarding
O- Feae of throwing anything away
C-collecting/saving objects with little/ no actual or sentimental value
Why is it difficult to understand mood disorders
Because feelings of Joy and depression are universal
What accompanies depression as an expression of illness
A number of associated psychological and physical symptoms
What are common consequences of mood disorders
Suffering and distress and the erode the quality of life sometimes leading to tragic consequences
What is needed to counter the effects of mood disorders
A sound understanding of what informs would disorders
What topics are covered in the description of mood disorders
How various emotional experiences and symptoms interrelates to produce specific mood disorders details descriptions of different mood disorders they’re defining features the relationship of anxiety and depression the causes and treatment of moody disorders and a discussion of suicide
What did the term folie circulaire (circular madness) emphasize
The occurrence of periods of depression and Mania in patients afflicted by the condition introducing the concept of bipolar mood disturbance (opposite of unipolar mood disturbance)
Who distinguished schizophrenia from manic depressive illness and what was his contribution
Emil k r a e p e l i n distinguished schizophrenia (dementia precox) from manic depressive illness and introduced a systematized approach to these conditions
What is manic depressive illness
It is a recurrent biphasic mood disturbance with distinct episodes of depression, mania or a mixture of the two
Distinguish unipolar depression from bipolar disorder
Unipolar depression- by a single or recurrent episode of depression bipolar disorder- episodes of both depression and Mania or hypomania
What is the most commonly diagnosed major mood disturbance
Major depressive episode
What are the key features of a major depressive episode according to the dsm-5
- An extremely depressed mood state (2+ weeks) cognitive symptoms
- Disturbed neurovegetative function
- general loss of interest in life
What is anhedonia
It is the inability to experience pleasure which is associated with some mood and schizophrenic disorders
How long does an untreated major depressive episode typically last
4 to 9 months
What defines the existence of a major depressive disorder
The occurrence of one major depressive episode conforming to the diagnostic criteria
What are the characteristics of Mania
- extreme pleasure in every activity
- hyperactive and require little sleep
- may develop grandiose plans
- rapid thinking and speech
Dsm 5 criteria for mania
What characterizes a hypermanic episode
Less severe version of a manic episode that does not cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning and loss at least for days
bipolar 1 disorder
- occurrence of one manic or mixed manic episode often recurrent or alternating with major depressive episodes
Define Bipolar II disorder
It is characterized by the occurrence of hypermanic episodes frequently alternating with major depressive episodes
What is cyclothymic disorder
It is a chronic mood disorder characterized by alternating mood elevations and depression levels that are not as severe as manic or major depressive episodes
What characterizes a unipolar mood disorder
There mood only remains at one Pole of the usual depression Mania Continuum
Why is unipolar Mania rare
Because people who develop it eventually develop depressive episodes