Depressive And Bipolar Disorders Psychology Mood disorders Characterized

Depressive And Bipolar Disorders Psychology

Mood disorders § Characterized by significant and chronic disruption in mood is the predominant symptom, causing impaired cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning. § Depression: “the common cold” of psychological disorders.

Major Depressive Disorder Severe depression Can last for a couple of weeks to a matter of months.

Symptoms of Major Depression (copy one example) Emotional § Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, emptiness. § Feeling emotionally disconnected from others § Turning away from other people

Symptoms of M. D. (copy one example) Behavioral § Dejected facial expression § Makes less eye contact § Slowed movements § Spontaneous episodes of crying § Withdrawal from social activities

Symptoms of M. D. (copy one example) Cognitive symptoms § Difficulty thinking and remembering § Global negativity and pessimism § Suicidal thoughts or preoccupation w/ death

Symptoms of M. D. (copy one example) Physical § Significant weight loss or gain § Insomnia or oversleeping § Vague but chronic aches and pains § Loss of physical and mental energy § Global feelings of anxiety

To be diagnosed with M. D. § The person must display most of the symptoms described for two weeks or longer.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) § Depressed mood that occurs for most of the day, for most days, over a 2 -year period. § (1 year for children and teens) § Moderate depression “low spirits”

Symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder § § Feelings of inadequacy Generalized loss of interest Social withdrawal Sleep, appetite, and weight change

Bipolar and related Disorders

Mania Disorder Mood disorder involving extreme agitation, restlessness, rapid speech, and trouble concentrating. Impacts mood and physical activity.

Speech problem § Flight of Ideas: a confused state in which thoughts and speech go in all directions with no unifying concept.

Typical Behavior § They can get so excited that they begin to have delusions. § Ex. Special powers or great influence

Bipolar Disorder § A mood disorder involving high and low moods. Experience the swings b/w the ups of Mania and the downs of Major Depression.

B. D. § Manic episode occurs and then an episode of major depression. § Typically, the person in the midst of a manic episode does not recognize what is happening to himself. § Manic episodes can also include FLIGHT OF IDEAS

Prevalence and treatment § Annually, 2 million Americans § Treatment: Medication (Lithium) and psychotherapy.

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4 types of Bipolar § § 1. 2. 3. 4. substance/medication-induced bipolar Bipolar due to another medical condition Other specified bipolar Unspecified bipolar