Major Depressive Disorder
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What is the Goldwater Rule related to?

  • Sharing general expertise about psychiatric issues
  • Public attention and psychiatric issues
  • Offering professional opinion after examination and proper authorization (correct)
  • Ethical guidelines for psychologists in Ontario

    • Who is responsible for providing psycho-education about a diagnosis and case conceptualization?

  • Medical doctors
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists (correct)
  • Social workers

    • What are the three key techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

  • Medication, Light therapy, Electro-convulsive therapy
  • Interpersonal therapy, Medication, Mindfulness-based therapy
  • Behavioural activation, Interpersonal disputes, Negative thinking patterns
  • Behavioural activation, Cognitive restructuring, Behavioural experiments (correct)

    • Which type of therapy focuses on the way interpersonal relationships affect mood?

    <p>Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly prescribed drug class for depression?

    <p>Selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of SSRIs?

    <p>Sexual dysfunctions; gastrointestinal problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Behavioral Activation in CBT?

    <p>Engaging in activities before feeling motivated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Cognitive Restructuring in CBT?

    <p>Challenging negative thinking patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy focuses on identifying the key relationships and roles that affect mood?

    <p>Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of SSRIs?

    <p>Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the presynaptic neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of relationship issues common in depression, as addressed in IPT?

    <p>Role disputes, Loss of a relationship, Adapting to new relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Medications for depression, such as SSRIs?

    <p>Reducing depressive symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key techniques in CBT for depression?

    <p>Behavioural activation, Cognitive restructuring, Behavioural experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are used to classify the severity of depressive disorders?

    <p>Number of symptoms, their intensity, and functional disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) compared to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

    <p>Involves prolonged depression with a worse prognosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of Complicated Grief compared to normal sadness or grief?

    <p>Lasting longer than culturally expected and interfering with functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Prolonged Grief Disorder?

    <p>Intense yearning for the deceased, avoidance of reminders, and emotional pain lasting over 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many people worldwide are affected by depression?

    <p>280 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does depression typically have an average onset?

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to depression according to the text?

    <p>Biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, as well as genetics and life stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is observed in depression due to various biological and psychosocial factors?

    <p>Equifinality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average duration of the first episode of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) if untreated?

    <p>Two to nine months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a case example used for in the text?

    <p>Illustrating how personal and social factors can contribute to the development of depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of remission within one year for the first episode of MDD if untreated?

    <p>High</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the association between recurrent major depression and family history?

    <p>Recurrent major depression is often associated with a family history of depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of clinical assessments mentioned in the text?

    <p>Clinical interviews, psychological testing, and diagnosis based on DSM-V models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) according to DSM-5?

    <p>Specific symptoms, distress or impairment, absence of physiological causes, and no better explanation by another disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are mental disorders defined?

    <p>By thoughts, behaviors, and emotions causing dysfunction, personal distress, and being atypical or culturally unexpected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a criterion for MDD according to the text?

    <p>Diminished interest or pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a crucial role in assessing and diagnosing MDD according to the text?

    <p>The mental status exam and diagnostic criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for identifying and treating depressive disorders effectively?

    <p>Clinical assessments and diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some treatment options for depression mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes depression a significant mental health concern according to the text?

    <p>The prevalence and causes of depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the diagnosis of MDD involve according to the text?

    <p>Careful consideration of symptoms, distress, impairment, and the absence of other explanations for the symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prototypical approach to diagnosis allow for according to the text?

    <p>Essential features and flexibility in diagnoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a criterion for MDD according to the text?

    <p>Recurrent thoughts of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder

    • Clinical assessments encompass various types such as clinical interviews, psychological testing, and diagnosis based on DSM-V models.
    • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is characterized by significant depressive symptoms causing distress or impairment in daily functioning.
    • The DSM-5 criteria for MDD include specific symptoms, distress or impairment, absence of physiological causes, and no better explanation by another disorder.
    • Mental disorders are defined by thoughts, behaviors, and emotions causing dysfunction, personal distress, and being atypical or culturally unexpected.
    • The criteria for MDD includes depressed mood, diminished interest or pleasure, weight changes, sleep disturbances, psychomotor changes, fatigue, worthlessness, diminished ability to think or concentrate, and recurrent thoughts of death.
    • The prototypical approach to diagnosis allows for essential features and flexibility in diagnoses.
    • The mental status exam and diagnostic criteria play a crucial role in assessing and diagnosing MDD.
    • The case example of George illustrates the symptoms and distress associated with MDD.
    • Clinical assessments and diagnosis are essential for identifying and treating depressive disorders effectively.
    • Various treatment options for depression include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and medications.
    • The prevalence and causes of depression make it a significant mental health concern.
    • The diagnosis of MDD involves careful consideration of symptoms, distress, impairment, and the absence of other explanations for the symptoms.

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    Test your knowledge of clinical assessment and diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with this quiz. Explore the DSM-5 criteria, assessment methods, and treatment options while learning about the key features and considerations involved in diagnosing MDD.

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