Symptoms
James is restless, jumpy, anxious, and has an overactive brain. Is he experiencing a manic or depressive episode?
Manic
Kyle experiences hypomania and and anxiety during the summer, and depressive episodes in the winter. Which subtype of Bipolar Disorder is this?
Seasonal affective
What medication is used to treat depressive episodes but must be used with caution in order to avoid triggering a manic episode?
Antidepressants
Which is more intense in terms of symptoms - a manic episode or hypomania?
Manic episode
This common Major Depressive Disorder subtype is characterized by a low mood that persists regardless of circumstances, and whose symptoms are worse during the morning. What is it?
Melancholic depression
Which medications are used to treat manic episodes and may also be used in combination with other medications for long-term management of bipolar disorder?
Anti-psychotics
During a manic episode, is one more likely to gain or lose weight?
Lose weight
Emily experiences delusions and hallucinations as a symptom of which type of Major Depressive Disorder?
Psychotic
Give 2 natural methods that involve a change in lifestyle that people diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or MDD can use to reduce symptoms?
Getting more sleep, exercising, eating healthy, etc.
The process of a manic episode and depressive episode happening one after another is called what?
Rapid cycling
Maria just birthed a newborn and is experiencing mood swings and feelings of sadness. Which subtype of Major Depressive Disorder is she experiencing?
Postpartum
SSRIs is used for MDD and increases which neurotransmitter in the brain?
Serotonin
Henry is experiencing manic and depressive episodes at the same time. What is this type of episode called?
Mixed episode/state
Miller has experienced both hypomanic and depressive mood episodes over the course of two years or more. Which subtype of Bipolar Disorder is this?
Cyclothymia
Also known as shock therapy, what is the treatment used as a last resort for when there is no response to all other prescriptions/treatments?
Electroconvulsive therapy