Mood Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
1)

What distinguishes mood disorders from normal mood changes?
 
Brief sadness Temporary stress Persistent disruption Mild worry
 
2)

What is the lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder in the U.S.?
 
5% 20–21% 10% 30%
 
3)

What risk can occur if bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed as depression?
 
Rapid recovery Antidepressant-induced mania Increased sleep Reduced symptoms
 
4)

What change in BDNF is linked to depression?
 
Increased levels Stable levels Reduced levels Fluctuating levels
 
5)

What condition often co-occurs with depression after trauma?
 
ADHD PTSD Autism OCD
 
6)

According to DSM-5-TR, how many symptoms are required for an MDD diagnosis in a two-week period?
 
Three or more Four or more Five or more Six or more
 
7)

How long must symptoms last in adults for a diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder (PDD)?
 
Six months One year Two years Three months
 
8)

According to DSM-5-TR, how long must manic symptoms last for diagnosis (unless hospitalization is needed)?
 
Three days Five days One week Two weeks
 
9)

What must be present, along with hypomania, for a diagnosis of bipolar II disorder?
 
Anxiety disorder Substance use Major depressive episode Personality disorder
 
10)

How long must symptoms last in adults for a diagnosis of cyclothymic disorder?
 
Six months One year Two years Three months
 
11)

What is the clinician’s initial task when working with clients with mood disorders?
 
Diagnose quickly Assign medication Create safety and empathy Avoid questions
 
12)

How may mood disorder symptoms be expressed in some cultures?
 
Only through sadness Exclusively with anger Physical complaints like fatigue Always with psychosis
 
13)

What is the SCID-5 primarily used for?
 
Measuring stress levels Tracking medication use Structured psychiatric assessment Predicting therapy success
 
14)

Which psychiatric diagnoses are most common among individuals who die by suicide?
 
Mood disorders Anxiety disorders Personality disorders Eating disorders
 
15)

Which substance is most commonly misused among individuals with mood disorders?
 
Stimulants Cannabis Opioids Alcohol
 
16)

How can comorbid personality disorders affect treatment of mood disorders?
 
Improve adherence Shorten recovery Reduce crises Increase conflicts and dropout
 
17)

What often remains after remission of mood symptoms, increasing relapse risk?
 
Complete recovery New diagnoses Residual impairment Total wellness
 
18)

Why is gathering family psychiatric history important in mood disorders?
 
To confirm medications To reduce stigma To identify patterns and risks To avoid therapy
 
19)

What should clinicians obtain before contacting family for collateral information?
 
Court order Supervisor approval Informed consent Treatment completion
 
20)

How long do SSRIs typically take to show therapeutic effects?
 
1–2 days 1 week 2 weeks 4–6 weeks