Exam 6: Mood Disorders and Suicide

Although the glorification and romanticizing of suicide in the media contributes to the incidence of copycats, it is more likely that the person copying the suicide is

Symptoms of severe depression are generally NOT considered a psychological disorder when they are associated with

Debbie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, recurrent. She wants to know what to expect in the future regarding her condition. You tell her that according to recent research, the median lifetime number of major depressive episodes is

All of the following are risk factors for suicide EXCEPT

The idea that individuals who are biologically vulnerable to depression place themselves in high-risk, stressful environments reflects the

All of the following words are used to describe the manic mood state EXCEPT

Recent research suggests that

Statistics on suicide indicate that approximately one-quarter to one-half of all suicides are associated with

With regard to the prevalence of mood disorders, it has been consistently found that

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) helps depressed patients resolve relationship problems. All of the following issues are a possible focus of IPT EXCEPT

All of the following statements are accurate about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT

Compare and contrast the symptoms and timelines of major depressive episode and persistent depressive disorder.

Explain the neurological basis of depression. Describe the role of specific neurotransmitters implicated in mood disorders.

All of the following statements about lithium therapy are true EXCEPT

A 55-year-old Californian named Annie recently formulated an ambitious plan to start a Broadway career. She withdrew all the money from her bank account, purchased a brand new vehicle on a 0% down contract, drove 38 hours nonstop to New York City, and interrupted a musical rehearsal by demanding an audition with the casting director. Which of the following is Annie likely experiencing?

Jack has experienced recurrent episodes of major depressive episodes. In the intervals between the episodes, he does not seem to return to "normal." In fact, during those periods, he has been diagnosed as having low-grade depression. Jack's condition is referred to as

All of the following are accurate statements about the prevalence of mood disorders in children and adolescents EXCEPT that

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding mood disorders?

Milton has been mildly depressed for many years. Just recently, however, his depression deepened, and he was severely depressed for about three months. His deep depression then lifted and he was once again mildly depressed. Milton

Persistent depressive disorder (PPD), formerly known as dysthymia, differs from major depressive disorder (MDD) because people diagnosed with PDD have symptoms of depression that are