Mood Disorders-Part 1

what are the two types of mood disorders?

Depressive disorders and bipolar disorders

what are the two main types of depressive disorders?

major depressive disorder(MDD), persistant depressive disorder(PPD)

what are the three types of bipolar disorders?

bipolar 1, bipolar 2, cyclothymia

what are the emotional symptoms of MDD?

frequent, intense sadness, inability to feel positive emotions

what are the motivational symptoms of MDD?

lack of drive/initiative, loss of interest in enjoyable activities(anhedonia)

what are the behavioral symptoms of MDD?

agitation, talking/moving more slowly than normal

what are the cognitive symptoms of MDD?

negative beliefs about onself, hopelessness, difficulty concentrating/making decisions

what are the physical symptoms of MDD?

changes in sleep or apetite(increase or decrease), headaches, stomachaches, dizziness, general pain

symptoms of MDD must be present for…

most of the day, nearly every day for at least two weeks

episodic

symptoms wax and wane/come and goMDD

Is MDD 2x more common is women or men?

women

symptoms of MDD in children

stomachaches and headaches

symptoms of MDD in older adults

distractability and forgetfulness

what is persistant depressive disorder?

chronic from of depression, symptoms can be low level or severe

what is the checklist for PDD?

1) person experiences the symptoms of majot or mild depression for at least 2 years

2) during the 2-year period, symptoms are not absent for more that 2 month at a time

3) no history of mani or hypomania

4) significant distress or impairment

what is mania?

state of intense elation or irritability

what is hypomania?

symptoms of mania that are less intense, doesnt involve significant impairment

what are the emotional symptoms of mania?

euphoric joy and wellneing, irritable and angry

what are the motivational symptoms of mania?

seek out new and exciting experiences, want constant activity and companionship

what are the behavioral symptoms of mania?

very active and impulsive, many move and talk quickly(pressured speech)

what are the cognitive symptoms of mania?

may show poor judgment, inflates self-esteem/grandiosity

what are the physical symptoms of mania?

decreased need for sleep, increased energy

flight of ideas

jumping from one thing to another

bipolar 1

at least one episode of mania; depressive episodes are often present but are not required

bipolar 2

at least one episode of hypomania AND at least one episode of major depression

cyclothymia

chronic form of bipolar disorder; 2+ years in adults; 1 year in children/adolescents; numerous periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms(symptoms never meet criteria for mania and are never absent for more than 2 months at a time)