PSY 657 EXAM 2 LATEST
unipolar mood disorder
-a person experiences only depressive episodes
-bipolar and related disorders are those in which a person experiences
both depressive and manic episodes
-Uni: one direction--in this case downwards/depressed
Mild Depression
adaptive and desirable if brief-saves us from wasting energy in futile
pursuit of unattainable goals
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
-Mood disorder involving persistently depressed mood with low self-
esteem, no appetite or overeating, low energy, poor concentration,
pessimism
-present for at least 2 years, with no absence of symptoms for more than
2 months.
-intermittent normal moods (max 2 months)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Psychological disorder involving a major depressive episode and
depressed characteristics, including depressed mood or loss of
interest/pleasure, for at least two weeks.
Criteria of MDD
-Depressed mood daily
-lack of interest or pleasure
-weight loss without dieting or decrease/increase in appetite
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-insomnia
-psychomotor agitation
-fatigue/loss of energy
feelings of worthlessness or guilt
-lack of concentration
-recurrent thoughts of death/suicidal ideation without suicide plan
Double Depression
chronic major depression coexisting with dysthymia
bipolar mood disorder
-2 polarity-up and down phases
-manic and depressive episodes
Cyclothymic Disorder (less severe than bipolar)
-repeated experience of hypomanic symptoms for at least 2 years
-lacks extreme mood and behavior changes, psychotic features, and
marked impairment of bipolar disorder
-could later develop Bipolar I or II
Bipolar I Disorder
-A form of bipolar disorder in which the person experiences both manic
(or mixed) episodes and major depressive episodes -Mixed episode is
characterized by symptoms of both full blown manic and major
depressive episodes for at least 1 week, either intermixed or alternating
rapidly every few days
Bipolar II Disorder
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A form of bipolar disorder in which the person experiences both
hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes
Schizoaffective Disorder
-combo of symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorder
(depression/bipolar) that can occur simultaneously or at different times -
Cycles of severe symptoms followed by improvement. -Symptoms may
include delusions, hallucinations, depressed episodes, and manic periods
of high energy. -treatment is meds and counseling
Treatments for Mood Disorders
-Pharmacotherapy -Alternative biological treatments (electroconvulsive
therapy, deep brain stimulation, bright light therapy) -Psychotherapy
(CBT, Behavioral Activation Treatment, Interpersonal Therapy, MFT
therapy)
Pharmacotherapy (Pharmacology)
treatment of a disorder or disease with medication
SSRI's
Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors -A medication that inhibits
serotonin and is used in the treatment of depression
Mood Stabilizers
-Lithium therapy: treatment of both depression and manic episode of
bipolar disorder -The term mood stabilizer is often used to describe
lithium and related drugs because they have both antimanic and
antidepressant effects - that is, they exert mood stabilization effects in
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unipolar mood disorder
-a person experiences only depressive episodes
-bipolar and related disorders are those in which a person experiences
both depressive and manic episodes
-Uni: one direction--in this case downwards/depressed
Mild Depression
adaptive and desirable if brief-saves us from wasting energy in futile
pursuit of unattainable goals
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
-Mood disorder involving persistently depressed mood with low self-
esteem, no appetite or overeating, low energy, poor concentration,
pessimism
-present for at least 2 years, with no absence of symptoms for more than
2 months.
-intermittent normal moods (max 2 months)
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Psychological disorder involving a major depressive episode and
depressed characteristics, including depressed mood or loss of
interest/pleasure, for at least two weeks.
Criteria of MDD
-Depressed mood daily
-lack of interest or pleasure
-weight loss without dieting or decrease/increase in appetite
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, PSY 657 EXAM 2 LATEST
-insomnia
-psychomotor agitation
-fatigue/loss of energy
feelings of worthlessness or guilt
-lack of concentration
-recurrent thoughts of death/suicidal ideation without suicide plan
Double Depression
chronic major depression coexisting with dysthymia
bipolar mood disorder
-2 polarity-up and down phases
-manic and depressive episodes
Cyclothymic Disorder (less severe than bipolar)
-repeated experience of hypomanic symptoms for at least 2 years
-lacks extreme mood and behavior changes, psychotic features, and
marked impairment of bipolar disorder
-could later develop Bipolar I or II
Bipolar I Disorder
-A form of bipolar disorder in which the person experiences both manic
(or mixed) episodes and major depressive episodes -Mixed episode is
characterized by symptoms of both full blown manic and major
depressive episodes for at least 1 week, either intermixed or alternating
rapidly every few days
Bipolar II Disorder
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, PSY 657 EXAM 2 LATEST
A form of bipolar disorder in which the person experiences both
hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes
Schizoaffective Disorder
-combo of symptoms of schizophrenia and mood disorder
(depression/bipolar) that can occur simultaneously or at different times -
Cycles of severe symptoms followed by improvement. -Symptoms may
include delusions, hallucinations, depressed episodes, and manic periods
of high energy. -treatment is meds and counseling
Treatments for Mood Disorders
-Pharmacotherapy -Alternative biological treatments (electroconvulsive
therapy, deep brain stimulation, bright light therapy) -Psychotherapy
(CBT, Behavioral Activation Treatment, Interpersonal Therapy, MFT
therapy)
Pharmacotherapy (Pharmacology)
treatment of a disorder or disease with medication
SSRI's
Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors -A medication that inhibits
serotonin and is used in the treatment of depression
Mood Stabilizers
-Lithium therapy: treatment of both depression and manic episode of
bipolar disorder -The term mood stabilizer is often used to describe
lithium and related drugs because they have both antimanic and
antidepressant effects - that is, they exert mood stabilization effects in
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