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Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders. Mr. Koch Psychology Forest Lake High School. Mood Disorders. Mood changes inappropriate for or inconsistent with situations. Major Depression. “common cold” of all disorders 100 million worldwide; 15-25% in the U.S. Young adults & women most susceptible

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Mood Disorders

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  1. Mood Disorders Mr. Koch Psychology Forest Lake High School

  2. Mood Disorders • Mood changes inappropriate for or inconsistent with situations

  3. Major Depression • “common cold” of all disorders • 100 million worldwide; 15-25% in the U.S. • Young adults & women most susceptible • May run in families

  4. Major Depression • To be diagnosed, must experience 5 (usually >2 weeks): • Persistent depressed mood most of the day • Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities • Significant weight loss or gain • Sleep changes • Speeding up or slowing down of physical & emotional reactions • Loss of energy • Feelings of worthlessness, guilt • Reduced concentration / can’t make meaningful decisions • Recurring thoughts of death/suicide

  5. Bipolar Disorder • Formerly known as Manic Depressive (MDD) • Extreme mania (“fast forward”) • Hyperactivity • Excitability • Chaos • Deep depression • Totally withdrawn • “slow motion” • 50/50 male/female • 1% of population • Cause unknown

  6. Bipolar I Major Depression Bipolar II Dysthymic Disorder Cyclothymic Disorder

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