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What is the primary difference between Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
What is the primary difference between Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
At what age does Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) typically start showing symptoms?
At what age does Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) typically start showing symptoms?
How long does it typically take for an antidepressant to start working?
How long does it typically take for an antidepressant to start working?
What is the purpose of psychotherapy in treating mood disorders?
What is the purpose of psychotherapy in treating mood disorders?
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What is the primary goal of treatment for mood disorders?
What is the primary goal of treatment for mood disorders?
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What type of therapy is used in addition to medication and psychotherapy to treat mood disorders?
What type of therapy is used in addition to medication and psychotherapy to treat mood disorders?
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What type of antidepressants are most widely used to treat depression and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder?
What type of antidepressants are most widely used to treat depression and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder?
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How important is it to continue taking antidepressants as prescribed even if symptoms improve?
How important is it to continue taking antidepressants as prescribed even if symptoms improve?
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What is the primary focus of family therapy?
What is the primary focus of family therapy?
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Which therapy combines cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, and mindfulness?
Which therapy combines cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, and mindfulness?
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What is the primary goal of mood stabilization in bipolar disorder?
What is the primary goal of mood stabilization in bipolar disorder?
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Which treatment for severe depression involves passing a mild electric current through the brain?
Which treatment for severe depression involves passing a mild electric current through the brain?
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What is the primary purpose of light therapy?
What is the primary purpose of light therapy?
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Which type of therapy involves a combination of family members?
Which type of therapy involves a combination of family members?
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What is the primary goal of transcranial magnetic stimulation?
What is the primary goal of transcranial magnetic stimulation?
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Which type of therapy is a form of group therapy?
Which type of therapy is a form of group therapy?
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What is the primary purpose of mood stabilizers in treating bipolar disorder?
What is the primary purpose of mood stabilizers in treating bipolar disorder?
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What type of antipsychotic drug is sometimes prescribed to treat depression?
What type of antipsychotic drug is sometimes prescribed to treat depression?
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What is the primary goal of psychotherapy for mood disorders?
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy for mood disorders?
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What type of therapy is specifically adapted for individuals who experience emotions intensely?
What type of therapy is specifically adapted for individuals who experience emotions intensely?
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What is the focus of interpersonal psychotherapy?
What is the focus of interpersonal psychotherapy?
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What is the primary difference between dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy?
What is the primary difference between dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy?
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Which type of therapy is based on the idea that behavior and mental well-being are influenced by unconscious thoughts and feelings?
Which type of therapy is based on the idea that behavior and mental well-being are influenced by unconscious thoughts and feelings?
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What is the primary goal of cognitive behavioral therapy?
What is the primary goal of cognitive behavioral therapy?
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What is the minimum duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of clinical depression?
What is the minimum duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of clinical depression?
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Which type of depression is a chronic form that lasts for at least two years?
Which type of depression is a chronic form that lasts for at least two years?
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What triggers symptoms of postpartum depression?
What triggers symptoms of postpartum depression?
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Which of the following is a type of mood disorder that involves extreme happiness or sadness?
Which of the following is a type of mood disorder that involves extreme happiness or sadness?
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What is a common symptom of depression?
What is a common symptom of depression?
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Which type of depression is characterized by symptoms that occur during pregnancy or after childbirth?
Which type of depression is characterized by symptoms that occur during pregnancy or after childbirth?
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What is the primary effect of mood disorders on clients?
What is the primary effect of mood disorders on clients?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of mood disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a type of mood disorder?
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What distinguishes Bipolar 1 Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder?
What distinguishes Bipolar 1 Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder?
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Which type of depression is often associated with psychotic episodes?
Which type of depression is often associated with psychotic episodes?
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What is the primary characteristic of Cyclothymia Disorder?
What is the primary characteristic of Cyclothymia Disorder?
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What is the typical duration of mood instability in Cyclothymia Disorder?
What is the typical duration of mood instability in Cyclothymia Disorder?
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Which type of disorder often involves a seasonal pattern?
Which type of disorder often involves a seasonal pattern?
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What is the primary difference between mania and hypomania?
What is the primary difference between mania and hypomania?
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Which type of disorder is characterized by intense shifts in mood and energy levels?
Which type of disorder is characterized by intense shifts in mood and energy levels?
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What is the primary risk associated with Depression with Psychosis?
What is the primary risk associated with Depression with Psychosis?
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Study Notes
Types of Mood Disorders
- Other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders involve significant, abnormal mood changes that do not meet the criteria for other types of bipolar disorders.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that occurs 7-10 days before menstruation and goes away within a few days of the start of the menstrual period.
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) affects children and adolescents, involving frequent anger outbursts and irritability out of proportion to the situation.
Treatment for Mood Disorders
- Treatment involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy, depending on the specific condition and symptoms.
- Antidepressants, including Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs), are commonly used to treat depression and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder.
Medications for Mood Disorders
- Mood stabilizers, such as lithium and anticonvulsant drugs, help regulate mood swings in bipolar disorder or other disorders.
- Antipsychotics (neuroleptics), such as aripiprazole (Abilify), may be used to treat mania or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder.
Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders
- Group therapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including mood disorders.
- Family therapy focuses on improving relationships among family members and can involve any combination of family members.
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), meditation, and mindfulness to help regulate emotions.
Other Treatments for Mood Disorders
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure that involves passing a mild electric current through the brain, causing a short seizure, to treat severe, treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a type of brain stimulation therapy that uses magnetic energy to help regulate emotions.
- Light Therapy is used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by supplementing natural sunlight with bright artificial light during the fall and winter.
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Learn about the symptoms and characteristics of other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders, including Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
