PSYCH257 Lecture 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide Part I
31 Jan 2019
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Psych 257 - chapter 7 - mood disorders and suicide (part i) Mood disorders: characterized by gross deviations in mood includes depressive disorders, affective disorders, even depressive neuroses fundamental experiences of depression and mania contribute to all the mood disorders. Most commonly diagnosed and mose severe depression. Extremely depressed mood state that lasts at least two weeks and includes cognitive symptoms (feelings of worthlessness/indecisiveness) Disturbed physical functions (altered sleeping patterns, etc. ) Accompanied by marked loss of general interest. Average duration if untreated = approx. nine months. Mania second fundamental state in mood disorders. Abnormally exaggerated elation, joy, or euphoria inds. find extreme pleasure in every activity, become extraordinarily active (hyperactive), requiring very little sleep. May develop grandiose plans, believing they can accomplish anything they desire. Persistently increased goal-oriented activity or energy , flight of ideas . Hypnomaniac less severe version of a manic episode, not cause marked impairment in social/occupational functioning.
