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mood disorders
NUR207 mood disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Major Depressive Disorder | Depressed mood or loss of interest in pleasurable activities. |
| Dysthymia | Similar to, but more mild than MDD. Feeling “down in the dumps.” |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder | type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter. |
| Bipolar I | associated with mood swings that range from the lows of depression to the highs of mania |
| Bipolar II | Major depression with bouts of hypomania |
| Cyclothymia | a mild form of bipolar disorder with hypomania and depressed mood |
| What does a manic patient need? | Fluids, food, rest (in that order) |
| Vagus Nerve Stimulation | large and sustained antidepressant effect |
| Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation | causes depolarization or hyperpolarization of neurons in the brain |