PSY 034 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Psy, Psych, Mania
21 Jun 2020
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Major depressive episodes which also include some psychotic features. Hallucinations: sensory experience in the absence of sensory input. Depressive episodes which also include several manic symptoms. Extremely rare muscular symptoms such as remaining in a still stupor, waxy limbs that remain in place when manipulated, repetitive or purposeless movement. Depression occurring around the time of giving birth. Seasonal pattern specifier: depression occurring primarily in certain seasons (usually winter) Risk increases in adolescence and young adulthood, decreases in middle adulthood, increases again in old age. Usually last several months untreated, but may last several years. Twice as common in women as in men. Three times as common among people in poverty. 2/3 of those with mdd will also meet criteria for anxiety disorder. Usually involve episodes of depression alternating with mania. Qualifier for either bipolar i or ii. Four or more mood episodes (any type) within any 1 year period. Occurs in 10-20% of patients with bipolar disorder.
