PSYCH 127A Study Guide - Final Guide: Mixed Affective State, Anxiety Disorder, Hypomania
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Lifetime prevaence is 17% - higher than bipolar disorder. 2xs as common in women than men because women ruminate more and biological differences. Men underreport to societal standards and go under the radar with substance abuse. substance use may cover up depression = misdiagnosis of substance abuse. Comorbidties with unipolar depression: anxiety highest comorbidity, Bipolar manic episodes; long periods of depressive episodes and manic bouts for a day or two. 3x"s as many days depressed as they are manic. 2 symptoms, mild or longer lasting version of mdd, 2+ years of really low mood. Not as low and major depression, but consistently low. Bipolar 1 depressive episode and 1 manic or mixed episode. Bipolar 2- depressive episode and hypomanic episode- really low. Cyclothyic disorder related to pdd not a full blown depression or mania for 2 years. Just under the radar for both mania and depression. Gene environment interactions stressful life evnts.
