mod 8 mood disorders

mood disorders

alterations in emotions shown by depression, mania, or both

most common psychiatric diagnosis associated w suicide

mood disorders; especially w depression

cognitive symptoms of major depressive disorder

rumination, thoughts of suicide

physical symptoms of major depressive disorder

insomnia or hypersomnia

bipolar suicide risk

60x higher than normal, associated w depressive episodes

mania vs hypomania

mania episodes impair ability to function; hypomania episodes don't impair functioning, and have no psychotic features

how much lithium is a toxic amount

1.5 meq/L and higher; severe = >2.5

warnings of suicidal intent

overt/covert verbal cues, sudden brightness in mood esp after starting antidepressant

suicide factors/statistics

religion & marriage = decreased rate, increased with divorce, peak age = 45 & 55 for men & women, higher risk for professionals

suicide at risk populations

psychiatric disorders, chronic conditions, environment conditions, behavioral factors