chapter 8

Question 1

Kraepelin

Answer 1

• coined term manic depression

Question 2

What does the DSM5 say abt depression symptoms in order to be diagnosed

Answer 2

• symptoms must be present for most of the day, more days than not for at least 2 weeks
• duration and severity separates this from average depression
• symptoms must co occur (5/9 symptoms outlined in DSM-5)

Question 3

Two categories of mood disorders

Answer 3

• unipolar: change is mood in direction of depression
• bipolar: cycles of mania and depression

Question 4

Symptoms of depression (DSM5)

Answer 4

• depressed mood/loss of pleasure
• diminished interest/pleasure
• weight loss/gain w/out trying/appetite loss/increase
• Insomnia/hypersomnia
• psychomotor agitation/retardation
• fatigue/loss of energy
• worthlessness/guilt feeling
• inability to concentrate/decide/think
• recurrent thoughts of death/suicide

Question 5

comorbid

Answer 5

• suffering from one or more mental disorders

Question 6

persistant depressive disorder

Answer 6

• depressed mood fro more days than not, lasting for at least two years, 3/6 more symptoms
• symptoms: appetite disturbance, sleep disturbance, low energy, low self esteem, poor concentration/decision making, and hopelessness

Question 7

mania vs hypomania

Answer 7

• mania: periods of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting at least one week + three or more symptoms
• hypomania: less severe than mania, four days, connected to real world
• symptoms: increased energy/self esteem/grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, pressured speech, attention/concentration issues
• judgement is impaired, risky behaviour