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Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders. Unipolar Depression & Bipolar Disorder. Mood Disorders in Chapter 9. Unipolar Depression Major Depression Dysthymic Disorder Bipolar Disorder Also known as Manic Depression. Symptoms of Depression. Major Depression.

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Mood Disorders

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  1. Mood Disorders Unipolar Depression & Bipolar Disorder

  2. Mood Disorders in Chapter 9 • Unipolar Depression • Major Depression • Dysthymic Disorder • Bipolar Disorder • Also known as Manic Depression

  3. Symptoms of Depression

  4. Major Depression • 5 or more symptoms including sadness and loss of interest • Must be persistent for at least 2 weeks

  5. Dysthymic Disorder • 3 or more symptoms • Must be persistent for at least 2 years

  6. Subtypes of Depression • Depression With: • Melancholic Features • Psychotic Features • Catatonic Features • Atypical Features • Postpartum Onset • Seasonal Pattern http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjJuN9Qfr0I

  7. Prevalence and Prognosis • Ages 15-24 most likely to have a major depressive episode in the last month • Depression is less common among children than adults • Depression is most likely to leave psychological and emotional scars if occurs in childhood

  8. Age Differences

  9. Bipolar Disorder • Experience periods of depression and mania • Less common than unipolar depression • Manic-tremendous energy • Depression- depressive symptoms • Diagnosed with Mania: • Elevated, irritable mood for 1 week with at least 3 other symptoms

  10. Manic Symptoms • Elation • Mixed with irritability and agitation • Decreased need for sleep • More talkative, pressure to keep talking • Excessive involvement in potentially dangerous activities • Flight of ideas or the feeling that you are racing

  11. Diagnosis of Mania

  12. Diagnosis of Mania • Bipolar I: experience manic episodes, depression can be severe to mild • Bipolar II: sever depression, milder mania (hypomania) • Cyclothymic: • Alternates between hypomania and moderate depression • For at least 2 years

  13. Prevalence of Bipolar • 90% of people with disorder have multiple episodes or cycles during their lifetime • Length of episode can vary • Women and Men Equal • Most develop in late adolescence or early adulthood • Face chronic problems with work and relationships • Rapid cycling bipolar disorder • http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Entertainment/video/demi-lovato-bipolar-diagnosis-shocks-13426166

  14. Bipolar Disorder- Good? • Theorists argue that symptoms of mania can benefit • Melancholy depression inspirational for artists • Influential Sufferers: • Abraham Lincoln • Winston Churchill • Napoleon, Mussolini

  15. Biological Theories • Genetic • Neurotransmitter • Neurophysiological (Brain Abnormalities) Theories • Neuroendocrine Abnormalities

  16. Psychological Theories • Behavioral Theories • Reduction of Positive Reinforcers • Learned Helplessness • Cognitive Theories • Aaron Beck

  17. Theories • Psychodynamic Theories • Interpersonal Theories • Social Perspectives • Cohort Effect in Depression • Social Status • Cross-Cultural Differences

  18. Biological Treatments for Depression

  19. Biological Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

  20. Other Therapies for Depression

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