Types Of Mood Disorders
This mood disorder is characterized by persistent sadness lasting at least two weeks.
What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
A Common physical symptom of depression is a lack of interest in eating.
What is Loss of Appetite?
Professionals who monitor medications for mood disorders.
What is doctors or psychiatric nurses?
This is the best way to speak to someone who is depressed or anxious.
What is calm and supportive?
A vital first step is to determine if a resident expresses suicidal thoughts.
What is to be reported to the nurse immediately?
The disorder includes episodes of both depression and mania.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Feeling excessively guilty or worthless is often seen in major depressive episodes.
What is low self-esteem or inappropriate guilt?
Frequent meals, snacks, and fluids help with this aspect of mood disorders.
What is improving nutrition and hydration?
You should never say these phrases because they minimize their feelings.
What is “Just cheer up” or “You’ll be fine”?
the foundation of all thereapitic communication bulit by being conistent honest and respect is called?
What is TRUST?
This mood disorder involves chronic low-grade depression for at least two years.
What is Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)?
mood disorder characterized by elevated hyperactive impulsive behavior
What is Mania?
This team member adjusts meals for residents with low appetite, weight loss, or depression.
Who is the dietitian?
If a resident is confused or overwhelmed, keep instructions like this.
What is short and simple?
remove dangerous items if any and or necessary T/F
what is True
This mood disorder occurs in women during the late stages of pregnancy or shortly after giving birth.
What is Postpartum Depression?
Withdrawing from friends or activities.
What is a social change?
The professional who checks for swallowing difficulties in residents with mood or physical changes
What is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)?
You should always do this before touching or assisting a resident.
What is explain what you are going to do?
a simple action that builds trust by showing the patient youre paying attention is
what is making eye contact and listening
This mood disorder is triggered by the change in seasons, often causing depressive symptoms in the winter months.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Thoughts of death or self-harm.
What is a warning sign to report immediately?
This improves the relationships and communication.
What is Interpersonal Therapy?
You should avoid doing this when a resident is upset, as it can make them feel unheard.
What is interrupting them?
When a patient is paranoid or anxious, this type of body language helps maintain trust
What is an open non-threatening posture