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Mood Disorders. Mr. Koch Psychology Forest Lake High School. Mood Disorders. Mood changes inappropriate for or inconsistent with situations. Major Depression. “common cold” of all disorders 100 million worldwide; 15-25% in the U.S. Young adults & women most susceptible - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Mood DisordersMood Disorders
Mr. KochMr. Koch
PsychologyPsychology
Forest Lake High SchoolForest Lake High School
Mood DisordersMood Disorders
• Mood changes inappropriate for or Mood changes inappropriate for or inconsistent with situationsinconsistent with situations
Major DepressionMajor Depression
• ““common cold” of all common cold” of all disordersdisorders
• 100 million worldwide; 100 million worldwide; 15-25% in the U.S.15-25% in the U.S.
• Young adults & Young adults & women most women most susceptible susceptible
• May run in families May run in families
Major DepressionMajor Depression• To be diagnosed, must experience To be diagnosed, must experience
5 (usually >2 weeks):5 (usually >2 weeks):– Persistent depressed mood most of the Persistent depressed mood most of the
dayday– Loss of interest or pleasure in most Loss of interest or pleasure in most
activities activities – Significant weight loss or gainSignificant weight loss or gain– Sleep changesSleep changes– Speeding up or slowing down of Speeding up or slowing down of
physical & emotional reactionsphysical & emotional reactions– Loss of energyLoss of energy– Feelings of worthlessness, guiltFeelings of worthlessness, guilt– Reduced concentration / can’t make Reduced concentration / can’t make
meaningful decisionsmeaningful decisions– Recurring thoughts of death/suicideRecurring thoughts of death/suicide
Bipolar DisorderBipolar Disorder• Formerly known as Manic Depressive (MDD)Formerly known as Manic Depressive (MDD)
• Extreme mania (“fast forward”)Extreme mania (“fast forward”)– HyperactivityHyperactivity– ExcitabilityExcitability– ChaosChaos
• Deep depressionDeep depression– Totally withdrawnTotally withdrawn– ““slow motion”slow motion”
• 50/50 male/female50/50 male/female• 1% of population1% of population• Cause unknownCause unknown
Major Depression
Dysthymic Disorder
Bipolar I
Bipolar II
Cyclothymic Disorder