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

2. Mood Disorders

3. Mood Disorders
Psychological Disorders characterized by emotional extremes.

4. Depression

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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)

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