Psychopharmacology

What is psychopharmacology?

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What is psychopharmacology?

Drug-induced changes in mood, sensation, thinking, and behavior

What is the most common mental illness?

Major depression

What are physical symptoms of affective disorders??

-Insomnia/hypersomnia
-Anorexia
-↓ libido
-Endocrine dysfunction

What are the affective disorders??

Major depression and mania
Bipolar manic depressive disorder
Characterized by changes in mood

Affective disorders include mania and depression. These individuals are marked by what feelings? When does this commonly develop?

- Marked by feelings of sadness
- Commonly develop after precipitating event

Depressed patients often exhibit what effects?

Depressed patients often exhibit psychosomatic effects

Is family history imperative for diagnosis?

Yes, inquiry of relevant family history is imperative

Affective disorder is either reactive or endogenous depression also known as....

Either "normal" or "pathological" depression

In reactive depression, how long is the duration of symptoms. Are they suicidal? Is there insight into problems??

-Short duration of symptoms
-Very low suicide rate
-Good insight into problems

What indicates endogenous depression? Which classification is effective?

Indications:
Severe symptoms
Somatic complaints
Long duration
Contemplated suicide
Effective drug:
Antidepressants are effective