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Module 32 Mood Disorders James A. McCubbin, PhD Clemson University Linda L. Zimmerman Oakton Community College. Mood Disorders. Mood Disorders characterized by emotional extremes Major Depressive Disorder
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Module 32 Mood Disorders James A. McCubbin, PhD Clemson University Linda L. Zimmerman Oakton Community College
Mood Disorders Mood Disorders characterized by emotional extremes Major Depressive Disorder a mood disorder in which a person, for no apparent reason, experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities
Mood Disorders Manic Episode a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state Bipolar Disorder a mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania formerly called manic-depressive disorder
Mental DisordersMood Mood Disorders characterized by emotional extremes Major Depressive Disorder a mood disorder in which a person, for no apparent reason, experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods feelings of worthlessness diminished interest or pleasure in most activities
Mood Disorders Manic Episode a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state Bipolar Disorder a mood disorder in which the person alternates between: hopelessness and lethargy overexcited state of mania formerly called manic-depressive disorder
Mania in Bipolar Disorder Mood or emotional symptoms: euphoric, expansive, elevated; sometimes irritability Grandiose cognition: racing ideas, sometimes delusional, no limits to ability Motivational symptoms: intrusive, dominating, domineering (gambling, spending, recklessness) Physical symptoms: reduced sleep then finally exhaustion
Mood Disorders: Bipolar PET scans show that brain energy consumption rises and falls with emotional switches Depressed state Manic state Depressed state
Depression and Neurotransmitters researchers have discovered associations between clinical depression three primary neurotransmitters that regulate emotions of stress, sleep, appetite, and sexuality serotonin norepinephrine dopamine
Depression Study Non-depressed subjects exaggerate the amount of control they have over their lives as well as their abilities. Social skills Communication skills Friendliness Ability to understand others Depressed subjects give themselves very accurate ratings. Peter Lewinsohn Study
Mood Disorders: Depression The vicious cycle of depression can be broken at any point
Mood Disorders: Depression Altering any one component of the chemistry-cognition-mood circuit can alter the others Handout: Zung Depression Inventory
EATING DISORDERS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC6oaj4UkxE
Beating DepressionSeligman Suggests: Give 5 percent of last year’s income away. Do it personally, not through a charity. Advertise among potential recipients in a charitable field of interest that you are giving, say, $2000 away. Interview applicants, give out the money, and follow its use to a successful conclusion.
Beating DepressionSeligman Suggests: Give up eating out once a week, shopping for new shoes, watching a rented movie on Tuesday night, and spend the time promoting the well-being of others. Help in a soup kitchen, visit AIDS patients, clean the public park, raise funds for your alma mater.
Beating DepressionSeligman Suggests: Visit areas where you will encounter the homeless. Talk to beggars and judge as well as you can whether they will use the money for nondestructive purposes. Spend three hours a week doing this.
Beating DepressionSeligman Suggests: When you read of particularly virtuous or evil acts, write letters. Compose fan letters to people who could use your praise, “mend-your-ways” letters to people and organizations you dislike. Follow up with letters to elected officials who can act directly. Again, spend three hours weekly in this activity.
Beating DepressionSeligman Suggests: Teach your children to give things away. Suggest they set aside one-fourth of their allowance to give to a needy person or project. Further suggest that they do this personally.