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What disorder is characterized by mild mood swings between hypomania and depression without loss of social or occupational functioning?
What disorder is characterized by mild mood swings between hypomania and depression without loss of social or occupational functioning?
Which disorder is a chronic, persistent mood disturbance characterized by symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite, decreased energy, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of sadness and hopelessness that are milder than those of depression?
Which disorder is a chronic, persistent mood disturbance characterized by symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite, decreased energy, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of sadness and hopelessness that are milder than those of depression?
What disorder is characterized by a persistent angry or irritable mood, punctuated by severe, recurrent temper outbursts that are not in keeping with the provocation or situation, beginning before age 10?
What disorder is characterized by a persistent angry or irritable mood, punctuated by severe, recurrent temper outbursts that are not in keeping with the provocation or situation, beginning before age 10?
Which disorder is characterized by a significant disturbance in mood that is a direct physiological consequence of ingested substances such as alcohol, other drugs, or toxins?
Which disorder is characterized by a significant disturbance in mood that is a direct physiological consequence of ingested substances such as alcohol, other drugs, or toxins?
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What are the symptoms of winter depression or fall-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
What are the symptoms of winter depression or fall-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
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What are the symptoms of spring-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
What are the symptoms of spring-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
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What neurotransmitter seems to be implicated in depression and mania?
What neurotransmitter seems to be implicated in depression and mania?
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What hormonal activity is associated with the stress response in depression?
What hormonal activity is associated with the stress response in depression?
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What percentage of clients with depression show evidence of increased cortisol secretion?
What percentage of clients with depression show evidence of increased cortisol secretion?
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What percentage of people with depression have thyroid dysfunction?
What percentage of people with depression have thyroid dysfunction?
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According to psychodynamic theories, how do many theories view manic episodes?
According to psychodynamic theories, how do many theories view manic episodes?
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What behaviors can mask depression in certain age groups?
What behaviors can mask depression in certain age groups?
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What may older adults with depression manifest as, which could actually indicate depression?
What may older adults with depression manifest as, which could actually indicate depression?
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What may be more apparent in cultures that avoid verbalizing emotions?
What may be more apparent in cultures that avoid verbalizing emotions?
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What may children with depression often appear as?
What may children with depression often appear as?
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What is being evaluated for their roles in mood disorders, according to the text?
What is being evaluated for their roles in mood disorders, according to the text?
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What are the symptoms of postpartum or “maternity” blues?
What are the symptoms of postpartum or “maternity” blues?
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What is the most common complication of pregnancy in developed countries?
What is the most common complication of pregnancy in developed countries?
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What is the concordance rate for monozygotic twins in mood disorders compared to dizygotic twins?
What is the concordance rate for monozygotic twins in mood disorders compared to dizygotic twins?
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Which neurotransmitters are implicated in mood disorders?
Which neurotransmitters are implicated in mood disorders?
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What is kindling in the context of mood disorders?
What is kindling in the context of mood disorders?
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What is the role of serotonin in behavior?
What is the role of serotonin in behavior?
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What are the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
What are the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
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What is the primary treatment for nonsuicidal self-injury?
What is the primary treatment for nonsuicidal self-injury?
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What is the primary focus of the most recent research on the etiology of mood disorders?
What is the primary focus of the most recent research on the etiology of mood disorders?
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What do genetic studies implicate in the transmission of major depression?
What do genetic studies implicate in the transmission of major depression?
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What is a common treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
What is a common treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
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What is the most common complication of pregnancy in developed countries?
What is the most common complication of pregnancy in developed countries?
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Which neurotransmitters are implicated in mood disorders?
Which neurotransmitters are implicated in mood disorders?
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What is a severe psychiatric illness occurring in the days following childbirth?
What is a severe psychiatric illness occurring in the days following childbirth?
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What affects 20-30% of premenopausal women and causes severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning?
What affects 20-30% of premenopausal women and causes severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning?
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What involves deliberate self-harm and can be influenced by various factors such as seeking attention or escaping a situation?
What involves deliberate self-harm and can be influenced by various factors such as seeking attention or escaping a situation?
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What is a genetic overlap between early-onset bipolar disorder and early-onset alcoholism?
What is a genetic overlap between early-onset bipolar disorder and early-onset alcoholism?
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What may be deficient in depression and increased in mania?
What may be deficient in depression and increased in mania?
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What is a mild mood disturbance occurring after delivery?
What is a mild mood disturbance occurring after delivery?
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What affects 20-30% of premenopausal women and causes severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning?
What affects 20-30% of premenopausal women and causes severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning?
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Study Notes
Mood Disorders and Their Etiology
- Light therapy is a common treatment for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
- Postpartum blues is a mild mood disturbance occurring after delivery, and postpartum depression is the most common complication of pregnancy in developed countries
- Postpartum psychosis is a severe psychiatric illness occurring in the days following childbirth and requires immediate treatment
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects 20-30% of premenopausal women and causes severe dysfunction in social or occupational functioning
- Nonsuicidal self-injury involves deliberate self-harm and can be influenced by various factors such as seeking attention or escaping a situation
- The etiology of mood disorders involves chemical biologic imbalances and psychosocial stressors triggering physiological and chemical changes in the brain
- Genetic studies indicate a higher risk for developing depression or bipolar disorder in first-degree relatives and monozygotic twins
- There is a genetic overlap between early-onset bipolar disorder and early-onset alcoholism
- Neurochemical influences of neurotransmitters focus on serotonin and norepinephrine as major biogenic amines implicated in mood disorders
- Serotonin deficits are found in people with depression, and reduced metabolism in the prefrontal cortex may promote depression
- Norepinephrine levels may be deficient in depression and increased in mania
- Dysregulation of acetylcholine and dopamine is also being studied in relation to mood disorders
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Test your knowledge of mood disorders and related conditions with this quiz. Explore topics such as persistent depressive disorder, symptoms, and similarities to other disorders.
