Mood Disorders and Treatment Quiz

Which neurotransmitter seems to be implicated in depression and mania?

What hormonal fluctuations are being studied in relation to depression?

What percentage of clients with depression show evidence of increased cortisol secretion?

What mood disorders can be precipitated by postpartum hormone alterations?

According to psychodynamic theories, what is depression a reaction to?

What do many psychoanalytical theories of mania view manic episodes as?

What may mask depression in certain age groups?

What manifestations of depression can be seen in adults?

What may accompany depression and vary among cultures?

What may be related to cultural norms or beliefs in how depression is experienced?

What is the most common pregnancy complication in developed countries?

What is the distinctive feature of postpartum psychosis?

What is the estimated prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder among premenopausal women?

What is the reason for nonsuicidal self-injury?

What are the triggers for the etiology of mood disorders?

What do genetic studies implicate about major depression and bipolar disorder?

What is the genetic overlap that leads to more severe symptoms and poorer response to lithium?

Which neurotransmitters play a role in mood disorders?

What is being studied in relation to reduced metabolism in the prefrontal cortex?

What is the characteristic of nonsuicidal self-injury?

Mood Disorders and Their Treatment

Postpartum or “maternity” blues is a mild mood disturbance occurring after delivery, subsiding without treatment but benefiting from support.
Postpartum depression is the most common pregnancy complication in developed countries, with symptoms consistent with depression, occurring within 4 weeks of delivery.
Postpartum psychosis is a severe psychiatric illness with acute onset after childbirth, progressing to delusions and hallucinations, requiring immediate treatment.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects 20-30% of premenopausal women, causing severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning.
Nonsuicidal self-injury involves deliberate self-harm, with reasons including alleviation of negative emotions or seeking attention.
Etiology of mood disorders includes chemical biologic imbalances, triggered by psychosocial stressors and interpersonal events, requiring treatment addressing both components.
Genetic studies implicate the transmission of major depression and bipolar disorder in first-degree relatives, with monozygotic twins having a higher concordance rate than dizygotic twins.
Genetic overlap between early-onset bipolar disorder and early-onset alcoholism leads to more severe symptoms and poorer response to lithium.
Neurochemical influences of neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin and norepinephrine, play a role in mood disorders, with deficits or dysregulation contributing to depression and mania.
Reduced metabolism in the prefrontal cortex and dysregulation of acetylcholine and dopamine are also being studied in relation to mood disorders.

Test your knowledge of mood disorders and their treatment with this quiz. Explore topics such as postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, genetic factors, neurochemical influences, and more.