1. Mood Disorders

2. Mood Disorders
Psychological Disorders characterized by emotional extremes.
Dysthymic Disorder
Major/Clinical Depressive Disorder
Bipolar/Manic Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder

3. Depression Definition:
A serious illness that causes feelings of extreme sadness and hopelessness that last more than two weeks.
Referred to as the “common cold” of psychological disorders.
Most Common Causes:
Brain chemistry
Medications
Heredity
Difficult life events

4. Depression

5. Depression

6. Major Depressive Disorder
A person, for no apparent reason, experiences two or more weeks of depressive moods.
Includes feelings of worthlessness and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities.

7. Depression Symptoms in adolescents Poor Performance in School
Withdrawl from Friends and Activities
Anger & rage
Change in Sleeping Patterns
Substance Abuse
Problems with Authority
Self Mutilation

8. (lesser know) Dysthymic Disorder
Suffering from mild depression every day for at least two years.
Type of low-grade depression. Harder to identify, so it typically goes untreated

9. Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter.
The cause of SAD is not known, but it is thought to be related to numerous factors, including:
Lack of sunlight
Inconsistent Body Temperature
Hormone Deficiencies
Symptoms:
Depressed State (Fall & Winter)
Carbohydrate Cravings
Decreased Interest in Activities
Increased Weight Gain
Withdrawl from Social Group
Lack of Energy Levels

10. Seasonal Affective Disorder

11. Bipolar Disorder
Person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania.

12. Famous People with Bipolar

13. Bipolar Brain

14. Bipolar Disorder