15c. Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Suicide, and self injury

Cutting and burning the skin, inserting things under the nails or skin, and self-administering tattoos are all forms of:

nonsuicidal self-injury

Taresa feels that her life is empty. She has lost interest in career and hobbies, and she wonders if she would be better off dead. She is MOST likely suffering from a(n): Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

depressive disorder.

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), children and adolescents who are persistently irritable and who have frequent outbursts are diagnosed with _____disorder.

disruptive mood dysregulation

In the United States, there are about _____suicides annually.

40,000

An effective way to break the cycle of depression is to explain stressful events in terms that are _____and _____. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

specific ; temporary

Billy has an identical twin that was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Research suggests that the chances are _____that Billy will also suffer from bipolar disorder at some point in his life. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

7 in 10

The police brought Corinne to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she has the power. Corinne was also spending large amounts of money across town and was rude and reckless over the last five days. In the emergency room, Corinne would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Corinne is MOST likely suffering from _____disorder. Please type the correct answer in the following input field, and then select the submit answer button or press the enter key when finished.

biopolar

Seven-year-old Lindsay is easily upset. She often throws dramatic fits, and her parents often feel as if they are walking on eggshells around her. Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Lindsay might be diagnosed with _____disorder. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

disruptive mood dysregulation

People trapped in a depressed mood are:

inactive and feel unmotivated.

Julia is suffering from depression. In addition to medication to alleviate her symptoms, Julia's doctor may also recommend that she _____to increase serotonin. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

increase exercise

Major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder are distinguished by the _____of symptoms. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

intensity

John has been having difficulties getting out of bed, is not interested in going out with friends, and hardly ever answers the phone. He has let a number of bills go unpaid, he is sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day, and he cannot concentrate at work. He has called in sick to work at least once each week. John is MOST likely suffering from _____disorder.

major depressive

Which form of self-injury is NOT one that is nonsuicidal?

taking an overdose of prescription medication

In North America, young adults are _____as likely as their grandparents to have suffered from depression. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

three times

The police brought Elaine to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she has the power. Elaine was also spending large amounts of money across town and was rude and reckless over the last five days. In the emergency room, Elaine would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Elaine is MOST likely suffering from _____disorder. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

biopolar

Boris is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of mania. It is MOST likely that Boris is suffering from _____disorder. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

bipolar

States of depression are found in _____disorder. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

both major depressive disorder and bipolar

_____disorder is characterized by a persistently sad mood and low energy level.

major depressive

For the past four weeks, Odessa has been feeling lethargic and worthless. Her friends are worried because she no longer shows interest in her normal social activities. It is MOST likely that Odessa is suffering from: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

major depressive disorder.

Bipolar disorder is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of ____

mania

Bipolar disorder is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of _____.

mania