Depressive And Bipolar Disorders

Depressive And Bipolar Disorders

PsychologyPsychology

Mood disordersMood 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.

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 DisorderMajor Depressive Disorder

Severe depression

Can last for a couple of weeks to a matter of months.

Severe depression

Can last for a couple of weeks to a matter of months.

Symptoms of Major Depression(copy one example)

Symptoms of Major Depression(copy one example)

Emotional Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt,

emptiness. Feeling emotionally disconnected from

others Turning away from other people

Emotional Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt,

emptiness. Feeling emotionally disconnected from

others Turning away from other people

Symptoms of M.D.(copy one example)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

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)Symptoms of M.D.(copy one example)

Cognitive symptoms Difficulty thinking and remembering Global negativity and pessimism Suicidal thoughts or preoccupation w/ death

Cognitive symptoms Difficulty thinking and remembering Global negativity and pessimism Suicidal thoughts or preoccupation w/ death

Symptoms of M.D.(copy one example)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

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.To be diagnosed with M.D.

The person must display most of the symptoms described for two weeks or longer.

The person must display most of the symptoms described for two weeks or longer.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

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”

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

Symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder

Feelings of inadequacy Generalized loss of interest Social withdrawal Sleep, appetite, and weight change

Feelings of inadequacy Generalized loss of interest Social withdrawal Sleep, appetite, and weight change

Bipolar and related DisordersBipolar and related Disorders

Mania DisorderMania Disorder

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

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

Speech problemSpeech problem

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

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

Typical BehaviorTypical Behavior

They can get so excited that they begin to have delusions.

Ex. Special powers or great influence

They can get so excited that they begin to have delusions.

Ex. Special powers or great influence

Bipolar DisorderBipolar Disorder

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

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.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

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 treatmentPrevalence and treatment

Annually, 2 million Americans Treatment: Medication (Lithium) and

psychotherapy.

Annually, 2 million Americans Treatment: Medication (Lithium) and

psychotherapy.

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4 types of Bipolar4 types of Bipolar

1. substance/medication-induced bipolar 2. Bipolar due to another medical

condition 3. Other specified bipolar 4. Unspecified bipolar

1. substance/medication-induced bipolar 2. Bipolar due to another medical

condition 3. Other specified bipolar 4. Unspecified bipolar