PSY 245 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Orgasm, Hypomania, Mania

• School: Tunxis Community College
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 245
• Professor: lauretano

Document Summary

Psychodynamic theorists argue that ideas that often occur during manic states may serve the purpose of defending against distressing thoughts (fuelled by low self- esteem) by distracting the individual from them. 17-19% the prevalence of depression is higher among aboriginal canadians and lower among asian canadians. Higher rates of unipolar depression occur in lower socioeconomic groups whereas bipolar disorder is more common in higher socioeconomic classes. But unipolar disorder and bipolar disorder, but especially bipolar disorder, occur with alarming frequency in poets, writers, composers, and artists. Mania or hypomania actually facilitates the creative process and depression material for creative activity the great majority of manic and depressed patients will recover (often only temporarily) within less than a year. Only about 40% of people with mood disorders receive minimally adequate treatment with the other 60% receiving no treatment or inadequate care.