PSYCH 115 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Dsm-5, Racing Thoughts, Major Depressive Episode
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Mood disorders characterized by gross deviations in mood. Building blocks together, to all mood disorders. Fundamental experiences of depression and mania contribute, either singly or. Dsm-5 change no more mood disorders category, now separate categories. Typically accompanied by marked general loss of interest and of ability to experience any pleasure from life, including interactions with family/friends and accomplishments at work/school. Average duration of such an episode if untreated is approx. nine months. During same two-week period, 5 or more of following symptoms including either 1 or 2 have been present (must be change in functioning) Diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities. Used to love hanging around other people, not can"t be bothered to leave house to socialize and find it annoying and not worthwhile/fun. Not doing so deliberately (not dieting, etc. ) Want to just sleep the day away or can"t fall asleep. Speaking or moving slower or conversely moving quickly.
