NR 326: MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE _ DEPPRESSIVE DISORDERS

This is a NR 326:MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE covering DEPPRESSIVE DISORDER. DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS: • Depression is the oldest and most frequently diagnosed psychiatric illnesses • Pathological depression occurs when the adaptation is ineffective • Mood is aka affect • Depression is an alteration in mood that is expressed by feelings of despair,sadness, and pessimism RISK FACTORS • More prevalent in woman than men • More common in YOUNG women • Inverse relationship between social class and report of depression symptoms o Wealthy= increase in bipolar o Poor= increase in depression • Single and divorced people are more likely to experience depression • Seasons matter! More likely to be depressed in SPRING and FALL MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER • Depressed mood • Loss of interest in pleasure and activities(affects ADLs) • Present for MINIMUM 2 weeks • No history of manic behavior • Cannot be attributed to substance abuse or other medical conditions(i.e. hypothyroidism) PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (DYSTHYMIA) • Sad • No psychotic symptoms(no distortion, hallucinations, voices, etc.) • Chronically depressed mood for most of the day, more days than not, for 2 years