Digging Deeper: The 8 Subtypes of Depression

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This episode breaks down eight subtypes of major depressive disorder—psychotic, anxious distress, melancholic, atypical, catatonic, mixed features, seasonal, and peripartum. Learn defining symptoms, common pitfalls, and treatment nuances. Helpful for recognizing patterns, avoiding misdiagnosis, and discussing tailored care with clinicians, especially around severe, seasonal, or postpartum presentations.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellnes Duration: 0:33:09

Questions

1. For MDD with anxious distress, how many listed anxiety symptoms must be present during the depressive episode?

Three Five Two Four

2. Why do many clinicians focus less on depression subtypes in practice, according to the discussion?

ICD-10 billing codes emphasize broad categories Subtypes are rare in patients Limited research on subtypes DSM-5 discourages using specifiers

3. What acute treatment was highlighted as sometimes rapidly reversing catatonia?

Lithium loading dose SSRI initiation IV lorazepam (benzodiazepine) Bright light therapy

4. In ICD-10, major depressive disorder with psychotic features is automatically classified as:

Severe Moderate Mild In remission

5. Which pattern best matches MDD with atypical features as described?

Increased appetite, oversleeping, mood improves with positive events Decreased appetite, early morning awakening, minimal mood reactivity Normal sleep, weight loss, persistent psychomotor retardation Severe insomnia, weight loss, no change with external events

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