Mental Health and Psychology Mood Disorders 3

Question 1

Cyclothymic Disorder involves mood fluctuations lasting at least 2 years that do NOT meet full criteria for:

Accepted Answer

Hypomanic or major depressive episodes

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GAD or panic disorder

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Personality disorder or schizophrenia

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ADHD or autism spectrum disorder

Question 2

What does 'double depression' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Major depressive episode superimposed on Persistent Depressive Disorder

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Having two simultaneous depressive disorders

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Depression in two family members

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Treatment-resistant depression

Question 3

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is typically considered for depression when:

Accepted Answer

Depression is severe, treatment-resistant, or requires rapid response

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The patient prefers it as a first choice

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Depression is mild with good social support

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Other therapies have not been tried

Question 4

Which cognitive distortion involves believing one is responsible for events outside one's control?

Accepted Answer

Personalization

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Catastrophizing

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All-or-nothing thinking

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Mind reading

Question 5

The 'kindling hypothesis' of bipolar disorder suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Early episodes require strong stressors but later episodes occur with minimal triggers

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Stress always causes the first episode

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Childhood trauma causes bipolar disorder

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Episodes become less severe over time

Question 6

What is the recommended minimum duration of antidepressant treatment after a first major depressive episode?

Accepted Answer

6–12 months

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4–6 weeks

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3 months

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5 years