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Mood Disorders
Mental Health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mood disorders are broadly divided into 2 general categories: | 1.)Depressive disorders 2.)Bipolar disorders |
| Mood | Inner emotional state (how the client feels inside). |
| Affect | OUTER response to our mood (behavioral expression of emotion). |
| Depression | An alteration in mood that is expressed by feelings of sadness, despair, and pessimism. There is a loss of interest in usual activities, and somatic symptoms may be evident. Changes in appetite and sleep paterns are common. |
| Major Depressive Disorder | Severe depression w/ loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. 1 or more period of depression w/o manic epi symptoms. At least 2 wks in duration w/o relief of symptoms. Prevent client from functioning: socially, occupationally, and inerpersonally. |
| Dysthymic Disorder | Mild-moderate level of depression. bc chronic nature and level of depression, it's often identified as depression. Pds free from depressive states, may be as brief as a few wks. Client is ABLE to function: socially, occupationally, intrapersonally. |
| Bipolar I Disorder | 1 or more pds of mania w/ or w/o alternating pds of major depression. Manic episodes usually begin SUDDENLY, escalate repidly, can last from a few days to a few months. Graniose thininkin, poor judgment, hyperactivity, and psychotic features appear. |
| Bipolar II Disorder | Characterized by recurrent bouts of major depression w/ episodic pds of hypmania. The client has never experienced mania. |
| Hypomania | Is not severe enough to cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning or to require hospitalization, and it does NOT include psychotic features. |
| Cyclothymic Disorder | A chronic mood disturbance (at least 2 YEARS), involves both hypomanic and dysthymic mood swings. Client is usually able to function socially, occupationally, and interpersonally. Does NOT become psychotic. |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Depression that comes w/ shortened nights in winter & disappears in spring. Charcterized by: hypersomnia, lethargy, fatigue, irritability, increased appetite w/ carbohydrate craving & weight gain MELATONIN is the homone responsible, often treated w/ light |
| Schizoaffective Disorder | Diagnosis given to a client who meets the criteria for both: schizophrenia and mood disorder |
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