OCTH 531: Class 12; Chapter 13, Mood Disorders

2 weeks.

Depressed mood and loss of interest in activities for a period of at least _____ weeks with significant impairment characterize a depressive episode.

1 week.

Abnormally elevated mood for at least ___ week with inflated self-esteem, grandiosity, or less need for sleep characterize a manic episode.

Major depressive.

________ disorders occur when there are one or more depressive episodes with no mania; unipolar.

Bipolar disorder.

________ occurs when there are 1 or more manic episodes and the type can depend on the existence and frequency of depressive episodes.

Unipolar.

A mood disorder that experiences only one end of the extreme is considered to be:

Bipolar.

A mood disorder that experiences both ends of the extremes is considered to be:

True.

Major Depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability among people in the U.S. ages 15 to 44.

True or False?

False.

Bipolar disorder is the leading cause of disability among people in the U.S. ages 15 to 44.

True or False?

True.

The changing seasons can affect a person with a mood disorder.

True or False?

1. Neurobiological,

2. Environmental, &

3. Cognitive styles.

What are the 3 main contributors to the etiology of Mood disorders?

a. SSRI's.

b. SNRI's.

c. Antidepressants.

What type of medications are prescribed to someone with major depression? (choose all that apply)

a. SSRI's.

b. SNRI's.

c. Antidepressants.

d. Mood stabilizers.

e. Anticonvulsants.

f. Antipsychotics.

d. Mood stabilizers.

e. Anticonvulsants.

f. Antipsychotics.

What type of medications are prescribed to someone with Bipolar disorder? (choose all that apply)

a. SSRI's.

b. SNRI's.

c. Antidepressants.

d. Mood stabilizers.

e. Anticonvulsants.

f. Antipsychotics.

Before age of 19 in 65% of adults.

When does onset of Bipolar disorder typically occur?

Mid 20's

When does onset of Major Depressive disorder typically occur?

Winter.

Which season tends to be most attributed to depression?

Mania.

People with this type of mood episode are characterized as having abnormally elevated mood, grandiosity, decreased sleep, are easily distracted, and have poor judgement.

Bipolar disorder.

What mood disorder is Lithium used to treat?

Dysthymia.

This is a less severe form of major depression and tends to be more chronic.

Hypomanic.

This is the less severe form of mania.

Cyclothymia.

This is the less severe form of Bipolar disorder.