Mood Disorders

Psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes.

Mood Disorders Women more at risk for depression

than men Runs in families Often brought on by stressful

experiences – work, marriage or injury

Major Depressive Disorder #1 reason people

seek mental health help

17% in U.S. Symptoms – five

signs of depression last 2 or more wks

Major Depressive Disorder Depressed mood most of the day Diminished interest or pleasure in

activities most of the day Weight loss or gain w no dieting Insomnia or sleeping too much Fatigue or loss of energy Feeling worthless or excessive guilt Problems in thinking and

concentrating Recurrent thoughts of death and

suicide

Bipolar Disorder Person alternates

between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and overexcited state of mania

Manic depressive disorder

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

• Mania – overtalkative Overactive Elated easily irritated No need for sleep Reckless shopping or sex

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