Bipolar Disorder
Name 3 symptoms seen during a depressive episode:
hopelessness, sadness, discouragement, emptiness; loss of interest in hobbies/regular activities; significant weight change; hyposomnia/insomnia; extreme fatigue; inability to concentrate/focus; persistent thoughts of death or suicide
T/F: if you have performance anxiety, stage fright or are an introvert, you have social anxiety disorder.
False
What is OCD characterized by?
Repeated obsessions or compulsions experienced throughout the day
T/F: Dysthymia runs in families and is more common in women than in men
True
T/F: MDD is characterized by intense feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness for significant periods of time.
True
Name 3 symptoms of a manic episode
euphoric; irritable/angry; decreased need for sleep; agitation; overconfidence; grandiosity; irresponsible spending of money; rapid speech; increased sexual drive; distractedness; increased goal-directed behavior (work, school, or exercise)
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder characterized by?
Excessive worry or concern over everyday events
What is panic disorder characterized by?
multiple panic attacks and episodes of extreme fear and terror that last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour
T/F: Dysthymia is a type of low-grade depression that lasts for at least 4 years.
False: at least 2 years
T/F: MDD is more common in men than in women
False
What is a mixed state?
Symptoms of mania and depression occur at the same time
How long must an excessive level of worry occur for a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety disorder?
at least 6 months
Why are people who are simply perfectionistic, detail-oriented, or highly organized in their habits/behaviors not considered to have OCD?
Those characteristics are not based on fear and do not interfere with functioning
T/F: Symptoms of dysthymia often tend to be more intense than symptoms of other depressive disorders.
False; symptoms tend to overlap, however are less intense than other depressive disorders
Name 3 general treatments options for MDD
Medications; psychotherapy; and electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)
What are the two stages of treatment for bipolar disorder?
Acute stage and maintenance stage
What percentage of the population have social anxiety disorder in their lifetime?
a) between 3 and 5 percent
b) between 7 and 14 percent
c) less than 2 percent
b) between 7 and 14 percent
What percentage of the population have panic disorder in their lifetime?
a) between 1 and 2 percent
b) between 7 and 12 percent
c) less than 1 percent
a) between 1 and 2 percent
Name 3 symptoms of dysthymia:
feelings of hopelessness, sadness, pessimism; hyposomnia/insomnia; extreme fatigue; feelings of worthlessness, guilt, constant self-criticism; inability to concentrate or focus; irritability and frustration; indecisiveness
When is Electro-Convulsive therapy (ECT) often deemed as an appropriate treatment for MDD?
When severe major depression is not improved with medications or therapy.
What percentage of the general population is affected by bipolar disorder?
a) 0.5%
b) 1%
c) 2%
d) 3%
b) 1%
What percentage of the population have generalized anxiety disorder in their lifetime?
a) between 1 and 2 percent
b) between 3 and 4 percent
c) less than 1 percent
b) between 3 and 4 percent
What percentage of the population have obsessive compulsive disorder in their lifetime?
a) more than 6 percent
b) between 4 and 6 percent
c) between 1 and 3 percent
c) between 1 and 3 percent
What percentage of people experience dysthymia at some point in their life?
a) between 3 and 5 percent
b) between 5 and 7 percent
c) between 1 and 2 percent
a) between 1 and 2 percent
What percentage of people experience major depression at some point in their life?
a) 12-17%
b) 5-10%
c) 7-9%
d) 10-15%
d) 10-15%