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Ch. 14 - Depressive Disorders: Study Online at

Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by a persistently depressed mood lasting at least two weeks along with symptoms like lack of interest, fatigue, sleep and appetite changes, feelings of hopelessness, and thoughts of death or suicide. Dysthymic disorder refers to feelings of depression that persist for at least two years. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes symptoms of a major depressive episode in the last week before a woman's period. SSRIs are a first-line therapy for most types of depression but can cause serotonin syndrome if taken at too high a dose or with other interacting drugs.

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Ch. 14 - Depressive Disorders: Study Online at

Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by a persistently depressed mood lasting at least two weeks along with symptoms like lack of interest, fatigue, sleep and appetite changes, feelings of hopelessness, and thoughts of death or suicide. Dysthymic disorder refers to feelings of depression that persist for at least two years. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes symptoms of a major depressive episode in the last week before a woman's period. SSRIs are a first-line therapy for most types of depression but can cause serotonin syndrome if taken at too high a dose or with other interacting drugs.

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Ch.

14 - Depressive Disorders
Study online at quizlet.com/_mxd5k
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Major Depressive Disorder

(a.k.a. Major depression) Characterized by persistently depressed mood lasting for a minimum of 2 weeks, lack of interest in previously pleasurable activity (anhedonia), fatigue, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, feelings of hopelessness, persistent thoughts of death or suicide, inability to concentrate or make decisions, and a change in physical activity. Children - tend to be irritable rather than depressed The first 2 months following a significant loss Relates to children between the ages of 6 and 18 and refers to situations in which a person has frequent temper tantrums resulting in verbal or behavior outbursts out of proportion to the situation. Mood is usually described as irritable Occurs when feelings of depression persist consistently for at least 2 years. Onset is usually in teenage years. Not uncommon for these patients to have periods of full-blown major depressive episodes Refers to a cluster of symptoms that occur in the last week prior to the onset of a woman's period. When symptoms of a major depressive episode arise as a result of prolonged drug or alcohol intoxication or as the result of withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. Can be the result of changes that are directly related to certain illnesses such as kidney failure, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

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Affect

The outward representation of a person's internal state of being and is classified as an objective finding. May range from slowed and difficult movements to complete inactivity and incontinence Increased sleep 6-12 weeks. Directed at the reduction of depressive symptoms and restoration of psychosocial and work function. Hospitalization may be required and medication or other biological treatments may be initiated 4-9 months. Directed at prevention of relapse through pharmacotherapy, education, and depression-specific psychotherapy 1 year +. Directed at prevention of further episodes of depression. Medication may be phased out or continued Recommended as 1st line therapy for most types of depression.

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Psychomotor retardation Hypersomnia Acute phase of recovery

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Bereavement Exclusion Disruptive mood dyregulation disorder

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Continuation phase of recovery Maintenance phase of recovery SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) Serotonin Syndrome

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Dysthymic disorder

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder Substanceinduced depressive disorder Depressive disorder associated with another medical condition Beck's cognitive triad

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Related to over-activation of the central serotonin receptors caused by either too high a dose or interactions with other drugs. Symptoms include: abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, fever, tachycardia, elevated BP, delirium, muscle spasms (myoclonus), mood changes. Severe symptoms include hyperpyrexia, cardiovascular shock, and death. Inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.

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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

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1.) A negative, self-deprecating view of self 2.) A pessimistic view of the world 3.) The belief that negative reinforcement (or no validation for the self) will continue in the future Lack of energy May be evidenced by constant pacing and wringing of hands Include headaches, malaise, and backaches Include change in bowel movements and eating habits, sleep disturbances, disinterest in sex

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Anergia Psychomotor agitation Somatic complaints Vegetative signs of depression

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