Depression Recap

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One of 3 core symptoms - feeling down all the time = low ____
mood
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One of 3 core symptoms - does not take any pleasure from any activities
anhedonia
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One of 3 core symptoms - feeling tired = low ______
energy
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How long must you have the symptoms for for it to be "depression"
two weeks
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first line treatment
cognitive behavioural therapy
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First line pharmacotherapy
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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antidepressant available over the counter
St Johns Wort
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Common TCA
amitriptyline
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Common SSRI
sertraline
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Minor symptom - difficulty getting to _____ (recharging during the night)
sleep
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Change in ______ due to no pleasure in eating, or comfort eating
weight
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________ phenomenon - Anecdotally, doctors report that the anti-depressive effect is greatest when medications mixed together
Cocktail
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Common side effect of SSRIs (dose-related)
nausea
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Important side effect of TCA, seen on ECG
QT prolongation
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Risk assesment for
Suicide
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One of 3 core symptoms - does not take any pleasure from any activities

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anhedonia

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One of 3 core symptoms - feeling tired = low ______

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How long must you have the symptoms for for it to be "depression"

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first line treatment

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