Psychology 2030A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Postpartum Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorder

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: David Vollick

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Bipolar disorder: episodic depressed mood & episodic mania moods shift b/t 2 poles. Bipolar i = full blown mania (high) alternates w episodes of major depression (low) Bipolar ii = hypomania mood elevation that is abnormal yet not severe enough to impair functioning or require hospitalization. Dsm-5 manic episode: period of abnormal elevated or irritable mood lasting for at least one week or requires hospitalization 3 + of the following. In ated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, talkativeness (loud), ight of ideas. Cyclothymic disorder: have uctuations alternating from hypomania to depression persists for 2+ yrs. Episodes not as severe as w mania or major depression; but causes impairment. Mixed state = symptoms of mania & depression that occur at the same time. Rapidly cycling bipolar disorder have 4 / + severe mood disturbances within single year. Developmental factors: children-mania may be chronic (irritability & temper tantrums) Dif culty in differentiating bipolar disorder from adhd, conduct disorder, odd & schizophrenia.