Mood and Personality Disorders

These flashcards cover key concepts related to mood and personality disorders, including definitions, symptoms, and treatment approaches.

Mood Disorders

A category of mental disorders characterized by disturbances in mood, including conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Depressive Phase

Part of bipolar disorder where the individual experiences symptoms similar to major depression, including persistent sadness and loss of interest.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A mood disorder marked by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, affecting daily functioning.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

A type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, usually during the winter months.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Euthymia

A normal, non-depressed, reasonably positive mood.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depression, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclic antidepressants.

Psychotherapy

A treatment for mental health issues involving talking with a therapist, aimed at gaining insight and improving emotional well-being.

Personality Disorders

A category of mental disorders characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate from cultural expectations.

Cluster A Personality Disorders

Personality disorders characterized by odd or eccentric behavior, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal.

Cluster B Personality Disorders

Personality disorders characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior, including antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic disorders.

Cluster C Personality Disorders

Personality disorders characterized by anxious or fearful behavior, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by social withdrawal, indifference to social relationships, and a restricted range of emotional expression.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others.

Serotonin Syndrome

A potentially dangerous condition caused by excessive serotonin, often due to medication interactions.

Hypertensive Crisis

A severe increase in blood pressure that can occur with certain drug combinations, especially involving MAOIs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A common type of psychotherapy used to treat a variety of disorders, focusing on changing negative thought patterns.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment for severe depression involving electrically induced seizures.