Overview of Depressive Disorders in PSYC 341

Depressive Disorders

Mental health conditions with persistent low mood.

Common Features

Depressed mood, cognitive, and somatic symptoms present.

Clinical Distress

Significant impairment in daily functioning.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Irritable mood with temper outbursts in children.

Onset Age for DMDD

Symptoms must appear before age 10.

Developmental Age for DMDD

Diagnosis valid between ages 6 and 18.

Mood Between Outbursts

Persistently irritable or angry most days.

Settings for DMDD

Symptoms present in at least 2 of 3 settings.

Major Depressive Disorder

Also known as major depression or clinical depression.

Symptoms Duration for MDD

5 symptoms present for 2-week period.

Depressed Mood

Must occur most of the day.

Diminished Interest

Severe loss of pleasure in activities.

Weight Change Criteria

More than 5% weight change in 1 month.

Insomnia

Difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Hypersomnia

Excessive sleepiness nearly every day.

Psychomotor Agitation

Increased movement, jitteriness, or restlessness.

Psychomotor Retardation

Slowed movement and reaction times.

Fatigue

Loss of energy regardless of sleep quality.

Feelings of Worthlessness

Inappropriate guilt or delusional thoughts.

Cognitive Impairment

Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.

Suicidal Ideation

Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Lasts 2 years; 1 year for children.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Severe symptoms impacting daily functioning.

PMDD Symptoms Timing

Symptoms worsen before menses, improve afterward.

Substance-Induced Depression

Depression caused by drugs or medications.

Medical Condition Depression

Depression linked to physiological effects of illness.

Hypothyroidism

Can mimic symptoms of depression.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Traumatic events affecting long-term health.

Examples of ACEs

Include abuse, domestic violence, and parental loss.

Biological Model of Depression

Focuses on genetic and physiological factors.

Environmental Factors

Non-genetic influences on mental health.