Alice realizes that she often experiences periods of extreme sadness in her past that usually lasts for around 8 months. She barely eats around this time and gets little to no sleep. At other times, she feels a sense of euphoria and thinks she can do anything. She goes to a therapist and claims that this usually lasts for a week or two, however does not cause any serious trouble to the point where she needs to be hospitalized. What is Alice suffering from?
Bilpolar 2
Who is most likely to commit suicide?
Older Adults (people over 65) & Men
Feelings of anxiety are SYMPTOMS of major depressive disorder. True or false?
False.
Symptoms would include
-Weight loss/gain
-Excessive sleep/insomnia
-Functioning/motor beh
List the three suicide assessments in order.
1. Thoughts
2. Plan
3. Mean
Provide an example of disqualifying the positive.
Example: Getting a good grade on an assignment/exam, thinking it was luck or because it was really easy, and not because I studied hard.
Which perspective views depression as anger directed inwards?
Psychodynamic
Who is most likely to ATTEMPT suicide?
Women & People under 35
What is the difference between PDD and MDD?
PDD, symptoms last longer but are more mild than MDD
Immigrants are the minority population that are most likely to commit suicide. True or false?
False.
Answer: Transgender community
How is Bipolar viewed through a psychodynamic perspective?
Shifting dominance between ego and superego
What is hypomania?
A mild state of mania
A white male who's at the age of 70 is most likely to commit suicide. True or false?
True
The two moods for mood disorders are sadness and happiness. True or false?
False.
Answer: Mania and depression
List the protective factors for suicide.
- family & community connections
- resilience
- coping skills
- culture ®ilgous belief
-clinical care
-emotional regulation
To be diagnosed with bipolar 1
At least one full-blown mani episode
Someone who is a perfectionist will usually use which cognitive distortion?
All or nothing thinking
Vanessa, who is 40 years old is most likely to commit suicide. True or false?
False
Which disorder is the most diagnosed?
Major depressive disorder
Example of warning signs for suicide are
Feelings of hopelessness, feeling like one doesn't belong, change in mood
Major depression can be diagnosed if there is a history of a manic episode. True or false?
False
To meet the criteria for major depressive disorder, what must one have?
Sig distress and impairment
List the 3 suggestions stated in the suicide vid for combating stigma.
1. Change your language
2. Educate yourself
3. Talk about it
I applied for a job and did not get the position. Now I am convinced that I will never be able to find a job ever again. This is an example of?
Overgeneralization
Which of the following is not a risk factor for suicide?
a. Recent loss
b. Abuse
c. Family history of depression/suicide
d.Mood change
D. Mood change
Which of the following risk factors for major depression is incorrect?
a. Young adults are more likely to be at risk
b. Divorced couples are more likely to be at risk
c. People of high socioeconomic status are more likely to be at risk
c. People of high socioeconomic status are more likely to be at risk