Bipolar Disorder
What are the 2 major types of episodes in Bipolar Disorders?
Depression and Manic Episodes
What do people suffering from Major Depressive disorder lose interest in?
Life
When does the Postpartum Period normally end?
When the mother’s body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state.
Which season do the symptoms normally begin?
Winter
What is the disorder that occurs in episodes?
Bipolar Disorder
What is the biological difference of someone with Bipolar Disorder?
Different brain structure and function
What is the biggest difference from Major Depression Disorder and other mood disorders?
The depressed mood and loss of interest is persistant.
What can develop into both Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis?
Baby Blues
What is the term for the main cause of seasonal affective disorder?
Biological Clock (or melatonin levels)
Which disorder has hallucinations?
Postpartum Psychosis
What are the 3 different types of Bipolar Disorders?
Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, and Cyclothymia
What are the other 3 symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder?
Feelings of inadequacy and guilt, lack of sleep, and suicidal thoughts
Which disorder would put you in emergency care if contacted?
Postpartum Psychosis
What are the two types of therapies used for SAD?
Light Therapy and Cognative Behavioral Therapy
What disorder is most persistant in mood?
Major Depressive Disorder
What is the difference between Bipolar 1 Disorder and Bipolar 2 Disorder?
Bipolar 1 Disorder has more intense manic episodes, while Bipolar 2 Disorder has less intense hypomanic episodes.
What are the causes for Major Depressive Disorder?
Genetic predisposition, brain chemistry, enviornmental and physiological factors
When do the most maternal and infant deaths occur?
The first month after birth
Feeling listless and sad, and losing interest in once enjoyed activities
What is the disorder that is most temporary?
Postpartum Depression
What is the symptom that is present in both manic and depressive episodes?
Difficulty maintaining relationships, keeping up at work and social activities
What are the 3 types of therapy used for Major Depressive Disorder?
Intrapersonal, Cognative Behavioral, and Psychotherapy
Another name for Baby blues?
Transient depression
What is the part of the brain that releases the chemical causing SAD?
The pineal gland releases melatonin
What is the disorder based mostly on their body's reaction to external factors?
Seasonal Affective Disorder