Etiology
Is loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities a symptom of depression?
Yes
What is one identify variable important to consider regarding depression?
gender, age, race/ethnicity
What does CBT stand for?
Cog. Behav. Therapy
Yes
Tell me one differential dx.
Any on the slide for diff. dx.
Name three symptoms that are characteristic of the onset of a depressive disorder.
Memory problems, sleep difficulty, appetite/weight changes, personality changes, loss of interest or pleasure in prev. enjoyed activities.
According to prevalence rates, are males or females more likely to develop depression in adolescence or adulthood?
females
What are the three levels of belief in CBT?
Automatic thoughts
Intermediate Beliefs
Core beliefs
Tell me two biological risk factors that influence the onset of depression.
Family hx
Low birth weight
Maternal age < 18
Medical illness
Sleep difficulties
What is a medical condition that can include symptoms characteristic of depression beginning with "hy"?
hypothyroidism
What is a serious depressive symptom that warrants further assessment?
Suicidality
Are prepubertal females more likely to develop depression compared to males?
No
What is the typical amount of sessions used for CBT for depression?
8-12
Is low self-esteem a symptom of MDD?
No
What is a serious and common medical condition listed as a physical differential diagnosis?
cancer
List 5 of the symptoms listed on the etiology slide without looking back.
Memory difficulty, personality changes, loss of interest/pleasure, suicidality, physical aches, and sleep problems.
Which ethnic group has been historically misdiagnosed with another mental disorder other than depression?
African Americans
What are three skills used in CBT for depression?
Coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, identify and challenge negative thoughts
Tell me four environmental risk factors related to depression.
Antisocial peer group
Decreased exercise
Parental conflict
Loss of relationship
Overeating
Peer conflict
Poor academic performance
Substance use
Trauma
What is one of the medications listed on the differential dx slide?
Antipsychotics
Beta blockers
Contraceptives
Corticosteroids
Isotretinoin
Name all of the disorders listed in the DSM.
DMDD, MDD, PDD, Pre. Men. Dsyph., Sub Induced, Dep. Dis. Due to Another Med., OS, US.
Positive and negative emotional reactivity is dampened in ___ but not in ____?
Whites, East-Asian
What was the theory that can be used in conjunction with CBT when working with families?
Attachment
Tell me eight environmental risk factors.
Peer conflict
Poor academic performance
Substance use
Trauma
Antisocial peer group
Decreased exercise
Parental conflict
Loss of relationship
Overeating
Antipsychotics
Beta blockers
Contraceptives
Corticosteroids
Isotretinoin