Mood Disorder Assessment

     

Major Depressive Disorder

      Depressed mood most of the day       Loss of interest or pleasure       Weight/appetite changes       Sleep disturbances       Fatigue or loss of energy       Feelings of worthlessness or guilt       Difficulty concentrating       Thoughts of death or suicide    

     

Bipolar I Disorder

      Elevated or irritable mood       Decreased need for sleep       More talkative than usual       Racing thoughts       Distractibility       Increased goal-directed activity       Risky behavior    

     

Bipolar II Disorder

      Periods of elevated mood       Periods of depression       Changes in sleep or energy       Impulsivity or poor judgment    

     

Cyclothymic Disorder

      Mood swings lasting 2+ years       Periods of hypomanic symptoms       Periods of depressive symptoms    

     

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

      Depressed mood for 2+ years       Poor appetite or overeating       Insomnia or hypersomnia       Low energy or fatigue       Low self-esteem       Poor concentration       Feelings of hopelessness