Module 67: Mood Disorders

Which lasts longer?

• major depressive disorder

• persistent depressive disorder

Persistent depressive disorder is also called

• dysthymia

• mania

• bipolar disorder

• major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder is diagnosed with 5 signs of depression last for ____________________.

• two or more weeks.

• two or more months.

• two or more years.

Persistent depressive disorder is diagnosed with 2 signs of depression last for ____________________.

• two or more weeks.

• two or more months.

• two or more years.

Which is the #1 reason people seek mental health services?

• Depression

• Phobias

• Schizophrenia

• Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder involves both depression and ______________.

• mania

• dysthymia

• rituals

• catatonia

During mania, people experience

• hyperactivity, extreme optimism

• hopelessness and lethargy

• panic attacks

• intense fear of social situations

Who is more likely to experience major depression?

• Men

• Women

True or False: With each new generation, depression is striking earlier.

• True

• False

Bipolar disorder used to be called

• bipolarity disorder

• manic-depressive disorder

• rollercoaster disorder

• dysthymia