Bell Work What must be present for behavior to be considered “abnormal”?

Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders Psychological Disorders characterized by emotional extremes.

Depression

Depression Diagnosis: 5/9 symptoms for 2+ weeks Depressed mood most of day Diminished interest in activities Weight Loss/Gain Insomnia or hypersomnia Psychomotor agitation or retardation Fatigue Feelings of worthlessness/guilt Diminished ability to think/focus Suicidal thoughts

Depression Symptoms appear in late adolescence/early adulthood Women more likely Causes: Temperament Neuroticism more likely Environment Abuse Stress Genetic Family history Having another disorder/illness

Depression Medication/Treatment: Antidepressants: ECT: Target Serotonin or Norepinephrine reuptake Prozac, Zoloft ECT: “Shock Therapy”

Bipolar Disorder Type 1 Causes: Environment Genetic Course modifiers High-income Separated, divorced, or widowed individuals correlated Genetic Family history of disorder Schizophrenia runs in family Adult ADHD parents correlated Course modifiers Once psychosis is experienced, it will likely be experienced again

Bipolar Disorder Type 1 Five + symptoms of depression Diagnosis: Manic Depressive Inflated self-esteem Decreased need for sleep More talkative Racing thoughts Distractibility Increase in goal-directed activity Impulsive, dangerous activities Irritable Impaired functioning Psychosis May require hospitalization Five + symptoms of depression

Bipolar Disorder Type 1 Treatment: Mood Stabilizers (also used to treat seizures) Lamictal Antipsychotics Target dopamine reuptake Seroquel Antidepressants Tranquilizers (also used for anti-anxiety) Xanax, Ativan

Bipolar Disorder Type 2 Five + symptoms of depression Diagnosis: Hypomanic Depressive Symptoms 1-8 of mania Clear change in behavior, but does not significantly impair functioning Five + symptoms of depression

Bipolar Type 2 Causes: Genetic and physiological Course modifiers Family history Genetic factors influence age of onset Course modifiers Higher education, being married, and having fewer years of the illness is correlated with higher rates of recovery

Bipolar Type 2 Treatment: Mood Stabilizers (also used to treat seizures) Lamictal Certain antipsychotics (low doses) Not used to treat psychosis, instead treat depression Seroquel Antidepressants Tranquilizers (also used for anti-anxiety)

Wrap Up How are the four mood disorders similar/different?