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1
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What is the most prominent feature of any mood disorder?

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Actual disturbance in MOOD (irritable, elevated, expansive, dysphoric, etc)

2
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What are some general health conditions that have a high prevalence of depression?

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Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, end-stage renal failure, Parkinson’s, chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia, chronic pain.

3
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Do people who have co-existing depression and medical illness tend to have less or more severe symptoms of both?

A

More severe (also more difficult adapting and more medical costs)

4
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How can treating the depression alone in a patient with a co-existing medical illness affect that person’s overall health?

A

Can actually improve the outcome of the treating the medical illness

5
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What are the “7 secrets” of depression?

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1 common 2 often missed 3 not hard to diagnosis when looking for it 4 often severe 5 often recurrent 6 costly 7 highly treatable

6
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How common is depression?

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One of the five most common disorders seen by primary care physicians

7
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Is depression more common in men or women?

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Women (1.5-3X)

8
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How commonly is depression overlooked by both the patient and doctor?

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50% of cases

9
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How often do those with depression experience recurrence?

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More than 50%

10
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When untreated, how long do recurrent episodes of depression usually last?

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6-24 months

11
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What is the LEADING cause of disability in the US for those ages 15-44?

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Depression

12
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What defines a major depressive episode?

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At least 2 weeks of depressed mood or loss of interest in all activities AND 4 additional symptoms of depression

13
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What are the additional symptoms of depression?

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Changes in appetite or weight, insomnia or hypersomnia, decreased energy, agitation or retardation, feeling worthless or guilt, difficulty thinking or concentrating, recurrent thoughts of suicide or death

14
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Instead of reporting feelings of sadness, what kinds of complaints do depressed patients usually present with?

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Somatic ones in nature (also irritability, anhedonia, and apathy)

15
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How common is postpartum onset depression within the first year after delivery?

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10-15%

16
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What are the subtypes of major depressive disorder?

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Psychotic features, seasonal pattern, melancholia, atypical, postpartum onset

17
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What are the conditions for dysthymic disorder?

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Only 3 of the listed symptoms of depression BUT be present for 2 YEARS

18
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Which is more prevalent: dysthymic disorder or major depressive disorder?

A

Dysthymic disorder (super common with many health conditions)

19
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What kind of diagnosis is given when there are depressive symptoms about which there is inadequate or contradictory information?

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Depressive order not otherwise specified

20
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What are examples of screening tools for depression?

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Beck, Hamilton, and Reynolds depression inventories, Reynolds adolescent depression scale, national mental health screening test, NYU medical center depression screening

21
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When talking to patients about their depressive symptoms, what are the 3 main factors of the the symptoms to focus on?

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1 duration 2 persistence 3 severity

22
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How can depression be treated?

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Cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, SSRIs (Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa), SNRIs (Effexor, Cymbalta), electroconvulsive therapy

23
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What nutritional levels play a role in depression?

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Lower levels of vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin D, calcium, and omega 3s along with higher levels of PTH

24
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Why do levels of vitamin B6 and magnesium play a role in depression?

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Both essential for the formation of serotonin

25
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How can chiropractic care help depression?

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Reduction of pain = less depressive symptoms in many cases (think about changing scores on assessments)

26
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What characterizes bipolar I disorder?

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One or more manic or mixed episodes (usually accompanied by major depressive episodes)

27
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What is a manic episode, technically?

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A distinct period during which there is an abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting for at least ONE WEEK accompanied by at least 3 additional symptoms

28
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What are the additional symptoms of bipolar I disorder?

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Inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, pressure of speech, flight of ideas, distractibility, excessive involvement in pleasurable and/or goal-directed activities

29
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What is a mixed episode in reference to bipolar I disorder?

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A time where criteria are met for both a manic episode and major depressive episode nearly every day for at least 1 week

30
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What characterizes a bipolar II disorder?

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One or more major depressive episodes accompanied by at least one hypomanic episode

31
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What is a hypomanic episode?

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Abnormal and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that lasts at least 4 days and includes 3 additional manic symptoms

32
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Which is more severe: manic or hypomanic episode?

A

Manic

33
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Which does not completely disrupt functioning: manic or hypomanic episode?

A

Hypomanic episode (also doesn’t require hospitalization)

34
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What characterizes a cyclothymic disorder?

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At least a 2 year duration of mood swings that fluctuate between hypomania and MINOR depression

35
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What is the gender bias for bipolar disorder?

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NONE (equally common)

36
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There is a strong genetic evidence for which form of bipolar disorder?

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Bipolar I disorder

37
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What is the mean age of first impairment of bipolar disorder?

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18.7 years

38
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What medication can be used for bipolar disorder as long-term prevention?

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Lithium (mood stabilizer), Depakote, Tegretol, Lamictal, Neurontin, Topamax (anticonvulsants)

39
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What other things can help treat bipolar disorder besides medication?

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Psychosocial treatment, prodromal detection, charting progress and days

40
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What is prodromal detection in reference to bipolar disorder?

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Using early warning signs that indicate bipolar disorder relapse

41
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Higher rates of which medical conditions are commonly seen in those with bipolar disorder?

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Obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes (think omega 3 approach!)

42
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What are some medical conditions that can lead to a possible mood disorder?

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Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, CVD, metabolic conditions, endocrine conditions, autoimmune disease, infections, some cancers

43
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Is suicide common?

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Top ten cause of death overall, top 3 in young adults and teens (global issue)

44
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What must a physical do when a patient reveals suicidal ideation?

A

MUST consider psychiatric consultation and hospitalization

45
Q

What is unique about the doctor visit time frame of individuals who commit suicide?

A

Many have visited a physician during the month before they take their lives

46
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How prevalent is suicide among bipolar patients?

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COMMON: 25-50% attempt it at least once

47
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What specific population of people are at an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts?

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College students

48
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What are some effective suicide interventions?

A

Restriction of methods of suicide, crisis centers, prevention/treatment of depression and substance abuse, school-based interventions