Types Of Mood Disorders
Signs And Symptoms
Treatments
Communication Do's and Don'ts
Safety/Trust
100

This mood disorder is characterized by persistent sadness lasting at least two weeks.

What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

100

A Common physical symptom of depression is a lack of interest in eating.

What is Loss of Appetite?

100

Professionals who monitor medications for mood disorders.

 What is doctors or psychiatric nurses?

100

This is the best way to speak to someone who is depressed or anxious.

What is calm and supportive?

100

A vital first step is to determine if a resident expresses suicidal thoughts.

What is to be reported to the nurse immediately?

200

The disorder includes episodes of both depression and mania.

What is Bipolar Disorder?

200

Feeling excessively guilty or worthless is often seen in major depressive episodes.

What is low self-esteem or inappropriate guilt?

200

Frequent meals, snacks, and fluids help with this aspect of mood disorders.

What is improving nutrition and hydration?

200

You should never say these phrases because they minimize their feelings.

What is “Just cheer up” or “You’ll be fine”?

200

the foundation of all thereapitic communication bulit by being conistent honest and respect is called?

What is TRUST?

300

This mood disorder involves chronic low-grade depression for at least two years.

What is Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)? 

300

mood disorder characterized by elevated hyperactive impulsive behavior 

What is Mania?

300

This team member adjusts meals for residents with low appetite, weight loss, or depression.

Who is the dietitian?


300

If a resident is confused or overwhelmed, keep instructions like this.

What is short and simple?

300

remove dangerous items if any and or necessary T/F

what is True 

400

This mood disorder occurs in women during the late stages of pregnancy or shortly after giving birth.

What is Postpartum Depression? 

400

Withdrawing from friends or activities.

What is a social change?

400

The professional who checks for swallowing difficulties in residents with mood or physical changes

What is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)?

400

You should always do this before touching or assisting a resident.

What is explain what you are going to do?

400

a simple action that builds trust by showing the patient youre paying attention is 

what is making eye contact and listening 

500

This mood disorder is triggered by the change in seasons, often causing depressive symptoms in the winter months.

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

500

Thoughts of death or self-harm.

What is a warning sign to report immediately?

500

This improves the relationships and communication. 

What is Interpersonal Therapy?

500

You should avoid doing this when a resident is upset, as it can make them feel unheard.

 What is interrupting them?


500

When a patient is paranoid or anxious, this type of body language helps maintain trust 

What is an open non-threatening posture