Mood Disorders in Psychiatry

What are the two main categories that the DSM-5 separates mood disorders into?

Which disorder is defined by one or more episodes of depression, each continuing for at least 2 weeks?

What is the defining feature of bipolar II disorder?

In addition to elated or depressed mood, what other problems are common in patients with mood disorders?

What duration of time characterizes an episode of mania in bipolar I disorder?

What term describes marked affective lability associated with menses?

Which disorder is characterized by hypomania and dysthymia occurring over a 2-year period (1 year in children) with no discrete episodes of illness?

Which neurotransmitters are primarily associated with mood disorders?

What is the lifetime prevalence of persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) in women?

Which factor is NOT listed among the top five risk factors for suicide?

What enzyme is reported to be moderately reduced in manic-depressive patients?

What is the concordance rate of monozygotic twins in relation to genetic factors of mood disorders?

Which disorder is characterized by depression continuing over a 2-year period (1 year in children) with no discrete episodes of illness?

Which neurotransmitter's activity may be decreased during depressive episodes and increased during manic episodes?

What are the top five risk factors for suicide listed, from higher to lower risk?

What are the top five risk factors for suicide listed, from lower to higher risk?