Definition & Basic Facts
What is Depression?
A mood disorder that interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for both the individual w/the disorder and those who care about the individual.
This form of depression can interfere with one's ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy activities that were once pleasurable. It can also disable and prevent a person from functioning normally.
Major depressive disorder
This form of depression is a severe from of PMS. It interferes with normal functioning and this individual may have a history of other mood disorders. It can be treated by many things such as birth control, Serafem, and herbal or nutritional remedies.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
What are the signs and symptoms of Depression?
Severity, frequency and how long it lasts will vary depending on the individual and the particular illness.
_____ is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension from adverse or very demanding circumstances. It is also detrimental on the body even without one's knowledge.
Stress
Depression is a common, but serious illness. Most individuals who have it need _____ to get better.
treatment
This form of depression is long term, but is less severe. It usually lasts longer than 2 years. It may not disable a person, but it prevents one from functioning normally or feeling well.
Persistent depressive disorder (AKA: Dysthymic)
This form of depression occurs after giving birth-when hormonal & physical changes & the new responsibility of caring for a newborn can be overwhelming. An individual who suffers is at an increased risk for several mental disorders, including depression, for several months after childbirth.
Post Partum Depression.
Name signs and symptoms of Psychotic Depression.
Seeing, hearing, smiling, or feeling things that others can't detect, delusions, paranoia.
Stress can cause _________ because most people do not know how to manage their stress.
Chronic Disease
If it goes untreated, it can lead to ______
Psychosis.
This form of depression is severe and it is accompanied by some from of psychosis. I.e. break with reality.
Psychotic depression.
This form or depression increases hormonal changes during the transition between pre & menopause. This depression becomes less common for women during the post-menopause period.
Menopause.
How are the sings and symptoms reversed in Summer SAD?
The Summer triggers depression.
How can you eliminate stress?
Find a calming activity.
Depression affects both men and women, but more ______ than ______ are likely to be diagnosed.
Women
Men
This form of depression is during the winter months when there is less natural light. It generally lifts during spring and summer. It can be treated with light therapy, antidepressant meds, and psychotherapy.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
This form of depression is not a technical term in psychiatry. However, this can cause you to have a depressed mood when you're having trouble managing a stressful event in your life, such as death in your family, a divorce, or losing your job. Also known as "Stress response syndrome".
Situational Depression.
Name some of the signs and symptoms of Atypical Depression.
Persistent sad, anxious feelings
Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
Irritability, restlessness, anxiety
Fatigue/lethargy
Insomnia, waking up during the night or excessive sleeping
_______ is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, typically about an imminent event with an uncertain outcome.
Anxiety
How does depression affect an individual?
It affects the way they feel about themselves and the way they think.
This form of depression is a manic depressive illness which is not as common as major depression or dysthymic. It is also characterized by cycling mood changes from extreme highs to extreme lows. It affects thinking, judgement, and social behavior.
Bipolar depression.
This form of depression is different than the persistent sadness of typical depression. It is considered to be a "specifier" that describes a pattern of depressive symptoms.
Atypical Depression.
What are the signs and symptoms of Anxiety?
They vary greatly. They popup quickly and overwhelm = anxiety attack
Can last several minutes or over an hour
Anxiety can be _______, and you can possibly develop phobias.
debilitating