Psychopathology: Depression and Bipolar Disorders

Flashcards covering major concepts, symptoms, and treatments related to Depression and Bipolar Disorders.

The most common mood disorder is __.

Major Depressive Disorder

A person must exhibit at least symptoms for a minimum of to be diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder.

5; 2 weeks

Some symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder include fatigue, loss of interest, and __.

suicidal ideations/attempts

__ refers to the state where a person remains motionless for extended periods, almost paralyzed.

Catatonia

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) commonly prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder include and .

Prozac; Zoloft

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is used to treat Major Depressive Disorder when __ doesn't work.

medication

__ episodes can involve delusions and hallucinations, indicating a loss of contact with reality.

Psychotic

Bipolar I Disorder requires at least __ manic episode(s).

one

Bipolar II Disorder consists of __ hypomanic episode(s) and at least one major depressive episode.

one or more

A common treatment for Bipolar Disorder includes and as mood stabilizers.

Lithium carbonate; Depakote

The prevalence of bipolar disorder is approximately __ of the population.

1.5%

The term __ describes a chronic mild depression lasting 2 or more years.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)