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• Deep depressionDeep depression– Totally withdrawnTotally withdrawn– ““slow motion”slow motion”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