The DSM 5 states that to be diagnosed with depression, one must have depressive symptoms for at least this amount of time.
What is 2 weeks?
100
This is a PHYSICAL symptom of depression. (Name any one)
What is lethargy/fatigue, weight fluctuations, appetite changes, sleep pattern changes....
100
This class of antidepressant is considered a 2nd generation drug but a 1st line treatment in depression according to the NICE guidelines.
What are SSRIs?
100
These two therapies have combined to produce a common therapy called CBT.
What is cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy?
100
Although depression has biological factors, it also depends on other contributions, leading to what psychologists have termed this model.
What is the biopsychosocial model?
200
According to the DSM 5, either or of these TWO symptoms MUST be included in the depressive symptoms in order to be diagnosed with depression.
What is depressed mood and anhedonia?
200
Bipolar I and Bipolar II are different because Bipolar I has THIS factor, while Bipolar II has THIS.
What is mania and hypomania, respectively?
200
This class of antidepressants is considered 1st generation, is the oldest antidepressant used, has the most side effects, and is not commonly used today.
What are MAOIs?
200
In contrast to most psychological therapies used today, this type of psychological therapy is considered long-term.
What is psychodynamic therapy?
200
This part of the brain is responsible for higher order cognition, and abnormalities in its function make it a risk factor for depression.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
300
According to the DSM 5, this symptom MUST be included in the symptoms of bipolar disorder for a confirmed diagnosis.
What is general increased energy/elevated mood/irritability?
300
Tricyclics are antidepressants that specifically work on these two neurotransmitters.
What are norepinephrine and serotonin?
300
This medication is the oldest, most commonly used, and most effective treatment for bipolar disorder.
What is lithium/lithium salts?
300
This type of psychological therapy focuses on maintaining social relationships to decrease depressive symptoms.
What is inter-personal therapy?
300
This is a term used to describe brain changes in response to experience, and in the case of depression, its abnormalities can be found. (Think neurons)
What is neuroplasticity?
400
For the diagnosis of Bipolar Type I, symptoms must last for this amount of time, whereas for Bipolar Type II, symptoms must last for this amount of time.
What is at least 1 week (for BPI) and 4 days (for BPII)?
400
A 21 year old patient suffers from bipolar disorder and her psychiatrist has recently diagnosed her with generalized anxiety disorder with agoraphobia. This is the term used to describe one disorder being present with another disorder.
What is comorbidity?
400
Although lithium is effective in treating the manic episodes of bipolar disorder, patients also require these medications to control their depressive episodes.
What are antidepressants?
400
This type of psychological therapy is often considered the most effective in treating depression.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
400
These neurotransmitters make up the monoamines (must name all!).
What are serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine?
500
For the diagnosis of depression, a total of at least this many symptoms must be present according to the DSM 5.
What is 5?
500
This gene is a serotonin transporter gene and is considered to contribute to the development of depression.
What is 5-HTTLPR?
500
Lithium, a medication used for bipolar disorder, is under this class of drugs.
What are mood stabilizers?
500
In addition to CBT, this psychological intervention is considered the most effective in dealing with bipolar disorder.
What is family therapy?
500
There may be abnormalities in these THREE neurotransmission pathways that cause the chemical balances in depression. (MUST NAME ALL 3 :D)
What is raphe nuclei, locus coeruleus, and the ventral tegmental area?