Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - ANSWER Extended period of
depression with significant distress and social impairment. Diagnosed
when 5 or more symptoms occur in 2 weeks (e.g., depressed mood,
sleep changes, SI, loss of interest).
Bipolar Disorder (BPD) - ANSWER Characterized by alternating
periods of mania and depression. BPD I includes both full manic
episodes and depressive episodes. Hypomanic phase: impulsivity, high
energy, recklessness, and racing thoughts.
Schizoaffective Disorder (SAD) - ANSWER Mood disturbances (either
depression or mania) with psychotic symptoms like delusions or
hallucinations. Bipolar type includes alternating manic and depressive
episodes.
Common Delusions - ANSWER Grandeur: Belief of being famous or a
god. Persecution: Belief that others are trying to harm you. Control:
Belief that your thoughts are controlled by others. Reference: Belief that
messages from the TV or media are directed personally at you.
MDD Treatments - ANSWER Pharmacological: Tricyclic
antidepressants, SSRIs. ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) for
medication-resistant depression, induces neurogenesis in the
hippocampus.
Bipolar Disorder Treatments - ANSWER SSRIs for depressive phases.
Lithium for mood stabilization, especially for manic episodes.
Schizoaffective Disorder Treatments - ANSWER Lithium, tricyclic
antidepressants, SSRIs, and antipsychotics.
depression with significant distress and social impairment. Diagnosed
when 5 or more symptoms occur in 2 weeks (e.g., depressed mood,
sleep changes, SI, loss of interest).
Bipolar Disorder (BPD) - ANSWER Characterized by alternating
periods of mania and depression. BPD I includes both full manic
episodes and depressive episodes. Hypomanic phase: impulsivity, high
energy, recklessness, and racing thoughts.
Schizoaffective Disorder (SAD) - ANSWER Mood disturbances (either
depression or mania) with psychotic symptoms like delusions or
hallucinations. Bipolar type includes alternating manic and depressive
episodes.
Common Delusions - ANSWER Grandeur: Belief of being famous or a
god. Persecution: Belief that others are trying to harm you. Control:
Belief that your thoughts are controlled by others. Reference: Belief that
messages from the TV or media are directed personally at you.
MDD Treatments - ANSWER Pharmacological: Tricyclic
antidepressants, SSRIs. ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) for
medication-resistant depression, induces neurogenesis in the
hippocampus.
Bipolar Disorder Treatments - ANSWER SSRIs for depressive phases.
Lithium for mood stabilization, especially for manic episodes.
Schizoaffective Disorder Treatments - ANSWER Lithium, tricyclic
antidepressants, SSRIs, and antipsychotics.
