PSY 30312 Chapter 10: Mood Disorders- More About Bipolar Disorders
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Prevalence and developmental features: 0. 5%-2. 5% worldwide in youth ages 7 to 21, children more likely than adults to exhibit: 4 or more episodes in one year. Belief i(cid:374) (cid:862)special po(cid:449)ers(cid:863) that are de(cid:448)elop(cid:373)e(cid:374)tally specific example=cartoon characters. Atypical presentations: onset before puberty extremely rare. 60% first episode before 19: no gender differences in prevalence, but difference in symptom presentation. Comorbidity: co-occurring disorders= extremely common, 80% meet criteria for odd or cd. Impulsive behaviors / irritability / aggression: less than 60% have co-occurring anxiety disorders, substance use problems / suicidal ideation and attempts, additional conditions: Sleep disturbances / disrupted relationships / medical problems. Parent with bd= 5 times greater likelihood: risk factors. Any given gene very low % explained, often linked to several disorders. Frontal lobe abnormal response to gain/loss. Treatment: no (cid:862)cure(cid:863, goal = stabilize mood and prevent episodes, medication: No drugs approved for use with children under 12. Serious side effects= toxicity, thyroid problems, weight gain.
