P101 1st Edition Lecture 18 Outline of Last Lecture I. Disordered Moods and Emotions Outline of Current Lecture II. Disordered Moods and EmotionsIII. Major Depressive DisorderIV. Persistent Depressive Disorder V. Bipolar DisorderCurrent LectureI. Disordered Moods and Emotions- In depressive/bipolar disorders, disturbed emotions cause psychological distress and impair daily functioning- Mood/Affective disorderso Disturbed moods and emotions are core symptoms in disordersII. Major Depressive Disorder- Disorder characterized by extreme feelings of worthlessness causing impaired functioning - Symptomso Emotionally, cognitively, behaviorally and physicallyo Physical symptoms of anxiety o Suicide is potential risko Abnormal sleep patternso Usually experience symptoms that intensify at certain times of the yearo Seasonal affective disorder Repeated episodes of major depressive disorder are as predictable as changing seasons III. Persistent Depressive Disorder - Disorder involving chronic, low-grade feelings of depression that produce discomfort but don’t impair function - Less severe form of depression- Prevalence and Course of Major Depressive Disordero Women – Twice as likely to receive These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Less sense of personal control Greater degree of stress More prone to dwello When not treated: More sever and chance of relapse IV. Bipolar Disorder- Disorder involving periods of depression alternating with excitement - Manic episodeo Sudden emotional state characterized by extreme excitement and physical energy o Self esteem is strongly inflated o Big ideas represent false beliefso Ability to function is strongly impaired - Cyclothymic Disordero Disorder characterized by moderate but frequent mood swings not severe enough to qualify as bipolar - Prevalence and Course of Bipolar Disordero Tend to be shorter than depressiono Less common than depressiono No difference between sexeso Reoccurring mental disorder o Rapid cycling Experiencing 4+ manic or depressive episodes per yearo Lithium – Medication that helps
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