exam 3 - mood disorders by age

Question 1

preschooler depressive symptoms

Answer 1

somber, tearful, withdrawn, clingy, whiny, lack of bounciness (exuded by most toddlers) whining is main form of communication

Question 2

school-age children depressive symptoms

Answer 2

irritable, disruptive, tantrums, more argumentative and have issues managing frustration

Question 3

pre-adolescent and adolescent depressive symptoms

Answer 3

(similar to young children) – self blame, low self esteem, persistent sadness, social withdrawal -> withdrawal is peak of onset

Question 4

school-age adolescent depressive symptoms

Answer 4

more irritability and tantrums as they get older
self blame, low self-esteem

Question 5

gender differences for depressive symptoms

Answer 5

bipolar: boys have more mania
girls: internalizing symptoms (more emotional deficits) more shame, self-blame, guilt, sadness
boys: externalizing symptoms (more outright behavioral deficits) more anger