Final Exam Psych 1002

DSM - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - American
Psychiatric Association
 Diagnostic manual for mental disorders
 Designed around a multi-“axis” system
 Full range of psychological and psychiatric disorders
 Used by mental health professionals to determine (“diagnose”)
psychiatric problems

Axis I

Disorders Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence

What two categories does the DSM 5 Categorize Mood disorders?

Depressive disorders and Bipolar related disorders

What symptoms and duration are needed to diagnose Major Depressive Disorder

5 or more symptoms, two times a week

In Major Depressive Disorder, which symptoms must be present - Mood Disorders

Depressed mood, loss of interest/ pleasure

Specific symptoms of Major Depressive disorder - Mood Disorders

Depressed mood

Diminished interest or pleasure

Significant weight and appetite change

Psychomotor agitation or retardation

Fatigue

Feelings of worthlesness or guilt

Impaired concentration

Recurrent thought of death or suicide

What duration is required for Persistent Depressive Disorder Diagnoses - Mood Disorders

Two or more years in adults

One year in children and adolescents

Symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysmythia)

Poor appetite, overeating

Insomnia or hypersomnia (oversleeping)

Low energy

Low self esteem

Poor concentration

Hopelessness

Endogenous Depression - Mood Disorders

It is largely biochemical and often chronic

Exogenous Depression - Mood Disorders

Reactive emotional response to trauma and often time limited

Bipolar Disorders - Categories

Bipolar I Disorder

Bipolar II Disorder

Cycoclythmic Disorder

Subtance medication induced Bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder to another medical condition