MOOD DISORDERS: DEPRESSIVE MOOD DISORDERS AND BIPOLAR DISORDERS
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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.
End of PresentationEnd of Presentation
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