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Mood DisordersMood Disorders
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007
Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007
Major DepressionMajor Depression
A form of depression that does not alternate with mania
Major DepressionMajor Depression
The most common mood disorder
Causes?--Involves a genetic predisposition and biological basis in the decrease of
certain neurotransmitters.
--Activity levels in frontal left lobe also implicated.
--In some cases, depression may be caused by a viral infection
--Or perhaps it is a collection of disorders having a variety of causes
--May not be just biological…a cognitive-behavioral explanation says a negative event along with low self esteem/ pessimistic attitude may lead to depression.
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Biologically alone can not explain depression… it is a mental, social and behavioral condition.
Symptoms of Major DepressionSymptoms of Major Depression
Agitation, restlessness, and irritability
Dramatic change in appetite, often with weight gain or loss
Extreme difficulty concentrating
Fatigue and lack of energy
Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
Feelings of worthlessness, self-hate, and inappropriate guilt
Withdrawal from usual activities, a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed
Thoughts of death or suicide
Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping
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Major depression is when a person has five or more symptoms of depression for at least
two weeks.
DysthymiaA mild form of depression
• Shows less than 5 symptoms of depression for more than 2 years
• No major depressive element
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
A form of depression believed to be caused by deprivation of sunlight such as during the winter months.
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Bipolar DisorderBipolar Disorder(formerly known as
manic depression)
Mental abnormality involving swings of mood from mania to depression.
Very up to very down
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