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Section 5: Somatoform Disorders. Somatoform Disorders. Somatization – expression of psychological distress through physical symptoms Not intentionally faking illnesses. Conversion Disorder. Experience a change in or loss of physical functioning in a major part of the body - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Section 5: Somatoform Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
• Somatization – expression of psychological distress through physical symptoms
• Not intentionally faking illnesses
Conversion Disorder
• Experience a change in or loss of physical functioning in a major part of the body
• No medical explanation
Hypochondriasis
• Unhealthy fear of having a serious disease
• Become absorbed by minor physical symptoms & sensations
• Maintain belief even when reassured by doctors
Explaining Somatoform Disorders
• Psychoanalytic Theory – repress emotions associated with forbidden urges and express them instead physically
• Behavior Theory – symptoms serve as a reinforcer if they successfully allow a person to escape from anxiety
• Recent thoughts – convert psychological stress into actual medical problems
• Possible genetic factors
Section 6: Mood Disorders
Celebrities with Depression
Mood Disorders
• Mood changes that are inappropriate or inconsistent with the situations to which one is responding
• Very common
A Few Facts on Depression
• Annual economic impact of adult depression is estimated at $83 billion in lost productivity
• Over the past 50 years, men of all ages have killed themselves at 4 or more times the rate of women
• Men often find other coping methods than seeking help (drinking)
• Women 3x more likely to attempt suicide• Men 4x more likely to die from suicide
Major Depression• Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, great
sadness
• Multiple symptoms that last at least 2 weeks
• Exhibit symptoms nearly every day
• Requires immediate attention – 15% of severely depressed commit suicide
• Women more likely to be diagnosed– Why?
Symptoms of DepressionNeed 5 of the 9 symptoms1. Persistent depressed mood for most of day2. Loss of interest or pleasure in all or most activities3. Significant weight loss or gain due to changes in appetite4. Sleeping more or less than usual5. Speeding up or slowing down of physical and emotional
reactions6. Fatigue or loss of energy7. Feelings of worthlessness or unfounded guilt8. Reduced ability to concentrate or make meaningful
decisions9. Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Bipolar Disorder
Manic Phase• Inflated self-esteem• Racing thoughts• Difficulty concentrating• extreme excitement
characterized by hyperactivity and chaotic behavior
• Sometimes accompanied by delusions or hallucinations
Depressive Phase• Lethargy, despair,
unresponsive• Similar behavior as someone
with major depression___________________________• Some have long intervals of
normal behavior in between • Others rarely exhibit normal
behavior
Explaining Mood Disorders
• Chemical imbalances in neurotransmitters• Treat with anti-depressant drugs – Paxil– Zoloft– Prozac
• No accepted test to show imbalance• Not clear why this happens• Psychotherapy helps