01:830:340 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Major Depressive Episode, Bipolar I Disorder, Dysthymia
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Know all criteria and differences between the modd disorders. Bipolar disorder: bipolar i disorder- alternating full major depressive and manic episodes. Average age on onset is 18 years. Suicide is a common consequence: bipolar ii disorder- alternating major depressive and hypomanic episodes. Average age of onset is 22 years. 10 to 13% of cases progress to full bipolar i disorder. Major depressive episode- extremely depressed mood- lasting at least 2 weeks. Cognitive symptoms (e. g feeling worthless or indecisive) Dysthymia- milder symptoms of depression than major depression. Can persist unchanged over long periods - > 20 years. Late onset- typically in the early 20s. Double depression- major depressive episodes and dysthymic disorder. High recurrence rates when dysthymia is left untreated. Cyclothymic disorder- more chronic version of bipolar disorder. Manic and major depressive episodes are less severe. Manic or depressive mood states persist for long periods. Pattern must last for at least 2 years for adults.
