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Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders . What is it?   . Depression happens to about 6 million Americans a year! It is a prolonged and disturbed emotional state that affects almost all of a persons thoughts, feelings and behaviours . . Major depression .

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Mood Disorders

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  1. Mood Disorders

  2. What is it?   • Depression happens to about 6 million Americans a year! • It is a prolonged and disturbed emotional state that affects almost all of a persons thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

  3. Major depression  • It is marked by at least two weeks of continually being in a bad mood, • You must have four of these problems: eating, sleeping, making decisions, lacking energy, thinking about suicide and feeling worthless. • Ratio> women to men> 2: 1 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GbPY0aeH5Q&feature=related

  4. Bipolar1 Disorder   • Fluctuations between depression and mania • Manic episode: person is very cheerful, shopping sprees, great self esteem and little need for sleep. • Depression: Is at angry and family and friends for no reason, won’t talk to people, and keeping themselves secluded • Trouble keeping relationships • Treatment: Lithium

  5. Dysthymic Disorder   • Less serious than major depression • Chronically but not continuously depressed for long periods. • Experiences: Poor appetite, insomnia, low self esteem, poor concentration, feeling hopeless, fatigue • Affects 6% of the population • Label: “Always feeling this way” • Treatment: SSRI’s and Psychotherapy

  6. Causes   - Biological Factors • Genetic • Neurological Factors • Brain

  7. Causes   Pyschosocial Factors • Stressful Life Events • Negative Cognitive Style • Personality Factors

  8. Electro conclusive Therapy • “electroshock” • Placing electrodes on the skull and administering an electric current • The Last Resort • Side effect: Varying degrees of memory loss • Why is it used? • Pg 535 for chart

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