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it is the leading cause of disability MDD
worldwide
abnormalities in mood occurring across a Mood Disorders
spectrum from depression to mania.
The primary feature of major two weeks.
depressive disorder (MDD) is the
occurrence of at least one episode of
major depression lasting at least
______________________weeks.
_______________medications are used for Antidepressant
symptoms of unipolar depression.
mental illness that causes extreme shifts Bipolar Disorder
in emotions, mood, and energy levels.
To be diagnosed with mania, the one week
client must experience an elevated,
expansive, or irritable mood for at least
_____________ week with the mood present
most of the day and nearly every
day.
Hypomania is a____________, briefer form milder
of mania. Hypomanic episodes do not
tend to lead to major issues with daily
functioning or involve psychotic
symptoms.
The diagnosis of bipolar I disorder
requires at least one episode of mania for
at least one (1) week (or any duration if
hospitalization due to symptoms is
required).
What are the requirements for Bipolar I 1 mania episode for at least 1 week or
diagnosis any hospitalization duration due to symptoms
Bipolar II disorder requirements involves one major depressive episode
at least one______________episode and one current or past hypomanic episode
at
least one current or past ___________________
episode, but no full mixed or manic
episode.
Bipolar disorder should be ruled out as a True
cause of depression before prescribing
medication as certain antidepressant
medications can precipitate a manic
episode or induce rapid-cycling bipolar
depression
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Non-pharmacological treatment psychotherapy,
approaches for depression and bipolar lifestyle changes,
disorder include_________,___________, & and ECT
_____________
Screening tools such as the National True
Institutes of Health (NIH)
Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ)
are useful in screening for suicide risk.
*feeling low most of the day for most days
The primary feature of MDD is the
*decreased interest in activities
occurrence of at least one episode of
*substantial weight loss, significant change in appetite
major depression lasting at least two
*fidgeting, random movement (i.e. pacing)
weeks. A person must experience five or
*decreased energy
more symptoms in two weeks to be
*sense of guilt or worthlessness
diagnosed with a major depressive
*lack of focus or ability to make decisions
episode.
*repeated thoughts of death and suicide
a mood disorder characterized by Depression
depressive symptoms that last
longer than two weeks.
sad or irritable mood
feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or emptiness
diminished interest in activities
Signs and symptoms of depression significant weight or appetite changes
include fatigue, sleep disturbances including difficulty sleeping (insomnia) or sleeping too
much
cognitive changes such as difficulty concentrating, remembering information, or
making decisions
Depressed patients often have True
decreased neurotransmitter activity in the
prefrontal cortex (PFC) region of the
brain. The prefrontal cortex controls
attention, mood, and personality, among
other functions.
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