Mood Disorders

1.A 55 years old man presents with insomnia, lack of interest and suicidal attempts since 4 months. There is a strong family history of such ailment. On examination he is irritable, sad looking and withdrawn. Answer the following.  What is your possible diagnosis  What are the criteria to diagnose this condition  Describe the aetio-pathogenesis of this condition  How will you treat the disease

1.Depression

1.Lithium

2.Treatment of depression

3.Bipolar disorder

4.List four symptoms of major depression

5.Name some anti-depressive agents and common side effects

6.State two clinical uses and two side effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

7.Clinical features of depression

8.Bipolar affective disorder

9.Depression

10.Mood stabilizers

11.Drugs used in acute mania

12.Drugs used in depression

13.Depression diagnostic criteria