A PSY 338 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Major Depressive Episode, Catatonia, Major Depressive Disorder
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Bipolar disorders -> roller coaster of moods. Rate the severity: mild, moderate, or severe: 2. Note whether it"s the first episode or reoccurrence: 3. Specify nature of a prominent set of symptoms (ex: catatonic and postpartum) 70% of people that experience two mdd will experience a third. 90% of those who experience three mdd will experience a fourth. 60% of people that experience one mdd will experience a second. Men are less likely to be depressed (serves as protection) Test question: which of the following is most true about the course of a major depressive episode, 60-90% will experience an episode. Types of depression: major depressive episode/ melancholic, features: lose interest of pleasure in daily activities, less access to think that give you joy. Seasonal affective disorders: develop a depressive attitude at about the same time each year, usually two months in fall or winter, specific symptoms.
