Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Mixed Affective State, Bipolar Disorder, Mental Disorder
3 Dec 2018
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Continuum of mental illness, mental health problems, & mental health. Mood disturbances: influences mood regulation beyond the usual variations. Persistent low mood & inability to find enjoyment in activities. Lack of motivation to begin or continue activities. Depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure are primary symptoms. Not driven by physiological causes (e. g. , drugs) or medical condition (e. g. , hypothyroidism) 80-90% remit within two years of first episode. One or more episodes of mania or mixed episodes of mania and depression. Mania can range from pure euphoria/elation to irritability. Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that are likely to have painful consequences (e. g. , unrestrained shopping spree, sexual indiscretions. Duration of approximately two years for adults, approximately one year for children for children. Women twice as likely to be diagnosed as men. Marked by manic and depressive states, but of insufficient intensity/duration to diagnose as bipolar or major depressive.
