Mental Health and Psychology Mood Disorders 2

Question 1

How does Bipolar II differ from Bipolar I?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar II has hypomanic episodes (not full mania); Bipolar I has full manic episodes

Answer

Bipolar II is characterized by hypomanic episodes (less severe, no psychosis, no hospitalization) and major depressive episodes, never full mania.

Question 2

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) most commonly involves depression occurring in which season?

Accepted Answer

Fall/Winter

Answer

The most common pattern of SAD involves depressive episodes in fall and winter, associated with reduced sunlight exposure and circadian disruption.

Question 3

Which psychotherapy has the strongest evidence base specifically for bipolar disorder maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducation and family-focused therapy

Answer

Psychoeducation combined with family-focused therapy has robust evidence for reducing relapse rates and improving medication adherence in bipolar disorder.

Question 4

Lithium is used as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder. Which organ requires monitoring during lithium therapy?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys and thyroid

Answer

Lithium is primarily renally excreted and can cause nephrotoxicity; it also commonly causes hypothyroidism with long-term use, requiring regular monitoring.

Question 5

Postpartum depression (PPD) must begin within how long after delivery per DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

4 weeks

Answer

DSM-5 specifies a 'peripartum onset' specifier for MDD episodes beginning during pregnancy or within 4 weeks of delivery.

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Mental Health and Psychology Mood Disorders 2