Digging Deeper: The 8 Subtypes of Depression

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In remission Mild Severe Moderate

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

Four Five Three Two

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