Emotional and Mood Disorders and Treatments

These flashcards cover vocabulary related to emotional and mood disorders, their definitions, and treatments based on lecture notes.

Emotional Disorders

Conditions characterized by significant disturbances in emotion or mood, often requiring treatment.

Mood Disorders

Severe changes in mood that impact daily functioning, including depression and bipolar disorder.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

The most common form of depression, with symptoms that significantly interfere with normal functioning.

Dysthymic Disorder

A less severe form of depression known for being more treatment-resistant than major depressive disorder.

Bipolar Disorder

Characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania.

Postpartum Depression

Depression that occurs after childbirth due to hormonal changes and situational stress.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A non-pharmacological treatment for treatment-resistant depression, despite its significant side effects.

Serotonin Syndrome (SES)

A potentially life-threatening condition caused by excess serotonin due to certain medications.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

First-line antidepressants that increase serotonin availability in the brain.

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

Medications that block the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine to treat depression.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Older class of antidepressants that have a broad mechanism of action but more side effects.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Antidepressants rarely used today due to their potential for severe interactions and side effects.

Neurotransmitter Dysfunction Theory

The hypothesis that imbalances in brain neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin and norepinephrine, contribute to depression.

Anticipatory Guidance

Providing patients with information about what to expect with medication treatment to foster adherence.

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

A behavioral disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often treated with stimulants.

CNS Stimulants

Medications used to treat ADHD that increase neuroepinephrine and dopamine availability.

Family History of Depression

A recognized risk factor for developing depression, indicating possible hereditary influence.