Module 3: Mood Disorders and Suicide Flashcards

1
Q

__________ and ________ distinguish normal mood fluctuations from mood disorders

A

duration; severity

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2
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Mood disorders in the DSM-5 are classified into two broad categories:

A
  1. Unipolar

2. Bipolar

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3
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Major depression disorder is characterized by persistent and intense feelings of __________

A

sadness

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4
Q

At least 5 of the 9 symptoms of major depressive disorder must be present for a duration of…

A

2 weeks

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5
Q

At least one of the symptoms of major depressive disorder must be ________ mood OR loss of __________/_________

A

depressed; interest/pleasure

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6
Q

Persistent depressive disorder is characterized by

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chronic low mood for most of the day, more days than not

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Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder must be present for a duration of at least…

A

2 years

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8
Q

What characterizes a manic episode?

A

Elevated, expansive or irritable mood

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9
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How long must a manic episode last at the very least?

A

one week

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10
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How does a hypomanic episode differ from a manic episode?

A

Although a hypomanic episode has a similar number of symptoms, it is a less severe form of mania that must be present for at least 4 days

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11
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Bipolar I Disorder

A

History of one or more manic episodes with or without one or more major depressive episodes

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Bipolar II Disorder

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History of one or more hypomanic episodes with one or more major depressive episodes

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13
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How long do manic/hypomanic episodes last in bipolar disorders?

A

between 2 weeks and 4 months

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14
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How long do major depressive episodes last in bipolar disorders?

A

between 6 and 9 months

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15
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Cyclothymia

A

Chronic but less severe form of bipolar disorder

A history of at least 2 years of of alternating hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes that do not meet full criteria for MDD

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16
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Rapid cycling bipolar is characterized by the presence of _____ or more manic and/or depressive episodes in a year

17
Q

Seasonal affective disorder is characterized by…

A

recurrent depressive episodes tied to the changing seasons

18
Q

Mood disorder with peri or postpartum onset is characterized by…

A

mood swings and feelings of depression

19
Q

What is one of the strongest triggers of mood disorders?

A

Stressful life events

20
Q

Two personality patterns that are theorized to have a risk for depression:

A
  1. Dependent

2. Self-critical

21
Q

According to Beck, depressed individuals apply __________ __________ to situations that lead to negative mood

A

cognitive distortions

22
Q

4 common cognitive distortions

A
  1. All-or-nothing thinking
  2. Overgeneralization
  3. Catastrophizing
  4. Jumping to conclusions
23
Q

According to Beck’s model, the foundation of depressed person’s negative cognitive style is the depressive ________

24
Q

Beck’s cognitive model is a _________ - _________ model

A

diathesis-stress

25
Negative feedback seeking, excessive reassurance seeking, and maladaptive interpersonal behaviours are all association with what model?
interpersonal model
26
According to the life stress perspective...
stressful life events trigger depression
27
Who is at the greatest risk for suicide?
Males aged 19 to 24 and over 70
28
The number one cause of suicide is.....
untreated mental disorders
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________ disorders are the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in victims of suicide
mood
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According to Durkheim, suicide is caused by a sense of "anomie" or feeling that one is rootless and lacks....
a sense of belonging