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M o o d D i s o r d e r s

Mood disorders are characterized by severe mood disturbances, including depression and bipolar disorder. Learn about symptoms, famous individuals with bipolar disorder, causes, and available treatments in this comprehensive guide.

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M o o d D i s o r d e r s

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  1. MoodDisorders

  2. Mood Disorders • Disorders characterized by severe or constant disturbances of moods and emotional extremes. Two Types: Unipolar and Bipolar Unipolar – moods are at the depressive end Bipolar – experience moods at both ends • Mood disorders are generally episodic – they tend to come and go

  3. Depression • The common cold of psychological disorders It is like a warning that something is wrong.

  4. Depression

  5. Depression

  6. Major Depressive Disorder • A person, for no apparent reason, experiences two or more weeks of depressive moods. Includes feelings of worthlessness and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities – can lead to suicide More common in women than in men 21% vs. 12%

  7. Suicide Do people who suffer from major depression commit suicide? • People who are extremely depressed typically do not commit suicide. • In the depths of a depressive episode, people usually feel too unmotivated and apathetic to form a suicide plan and carry it out. • Suicide is more likely when a depressed person begins the process of recovery and becomes more energetic.

  8. Dysthymic Disorder • Suffering from mild depression every day for at least two years.

  9. Seasonal Affective Disorder Experience depression during the winter months. Based not on temperature, but on amount of sunlight. Treated with light therapy.

  10. Bipolar Disorder Formerly called manic-depression • Person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania

  11. Famous People with Bipolar

  12. Bipolar Brain

  13. Causes of Mood Disorders Biological Factors – genetic predisposition – neurotransmitters (serotonin and norepinephrine) – brain structure Cognitive Factors – learned helplessness – self blame – low self esteem – rumination (dwelling about problems) Interpersonal Factors – lack of social network, loss of an important relationship, stress

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