Term
| Bipolar II has the same criteria as Bipolar 1 except that the individual experiences a (hypomanic/full manic) episode |
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Definition
| Hypomanic: episodes are less severe that full manic episodes |
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Term
| Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) clinical description |
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Definition
- Not episodic, chronic
- May be fewer symptoms, but persists largely unchanged
- 2 yrs+ of low grade sadness and other symptoms
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Term
| Persistent depressive disorder: prevalence, F:M ratio, onset |
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Definition
- Prevalence: 3%
- F:M=2:1
- Onset age 20s (may be younger)
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Term
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Definition
- 2 weeks of persistent mood change (most days, all day)
- Depressed mood
- Irritable mood
- Anthedonia
- Physical dysfunction
- Sleep disturbances
- Appetite and weight disturbances
- Energy and motiation problems
- Lack of concentration
- High negative affect and low positive affect
- Duration 4 to 9 mo. untreated
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Term
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Definition
| Loss of interest or pleasure in activities |
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