Types of Mood Disorders
What is the most common mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness?
Major Depressive Disorder
What neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is often targeted by antidepressants
Serotonin
What type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
What percentage of the U.S. adult population is affected by Bipolar Disorder
Approximately 2.8%
Which mood disorder involves cycles of manic and depressive episodes
Bipolar Disorder
Which hormone, often released in response to stress, can affect mood and contribute to depression
Cortisol
What is the name of the therapy that involves talking about personal relationships and social functioning
Interpersonal Therapy
What manual is used by clinicians to diagnose mental health disorders?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - DSM
What is the term for a chronic, less severe form of depression lasting for at least two years?
Dysthymia
Name one common physical symptom of depression
Fatigue or changes in sleep patterns
What is the primary use of SSRIs in treating mood disorders?
To increase levels of serotonin in the brain
Which mood disorder ONLY an episode of mania or depression
Uni-polar
Which disorder is characterized by mood swings that are not severe enough to meet the criteria for Bipolar I or II
Cyclothymic Disorder)
What genetic factor can increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder?
Family history of bipolar disorder
Which non-invasive treatment uses electrical currents to stimulate brain activity?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Name a mood disorder that can occur after giving birth.
Postpartum Depression
What brain structure is often found to be smaller in individuals with chronic depression?
Hippocampus
What emerging treatment for depression involves the use of low-dose ketamine?
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Name two non-traditional treatments currently being researched for depression.
Ketamine and MDMA