Depression: Unipolar and Bipolar Disorders Almost everyone experiences mood changes in their lives. They feel happy or elated when things are going their way. Maybe Dave got a raise at work or Gary caught a glimpse of the pretty girl he has a crush on. They feel sad or upset when things are not going their way. Perhaps Becky’s television went shot or Marilyn just found out her favorite uncle has cancer. These feelings are normal and usually do not last very long. When feelings of intense sadness
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Introduction to Psychology 2 December 2012 Professor Tobin Hart Adolescent Depression Experts estimate that 5% of all teenagers will suffer from depression. Unfortunately, only 20% of depressed teens are appropriately diagnosed and treated. It is a disorder that disturbs their mood, causes a loss of interest or pleasure in activities they should enjoy and makes them irritable to almost any aspect of life. It is very difficult to diagnose depression among teens because of the normal sporadic mood swings
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also know as bipolar disorder, is classified as a type of disorder ( also called mood disorder ) that goes beyond the day’s ordinary ups and downs, and is becoming a serious medical condition and important health concern in this country. Manic depression is characterized by periodic episodes of extreme elation, happiness, elevated mood, or irritability, also called mania countered by periodic, classic major depressive symptoms. There are three types of manic depression: Major Depression or Clinical
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Gelernter 1990). In addition , other studies carried out by Merikangas et al 1994 patients often use alcohol as a form of self medication for an affective disorder. In other words, depression may develop as a result of alcoholism; in this case alcoholism is the primary disorder and depression is considered an organic mood disorder (ie mood disorder with a physiological cause). Conversely, is was argued in other studies that there was no unequivocal effect on mood. ( Tilburg and Vingerhoets 2001).
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Mood Disorders: Causes, Effects and Treatment Robert Baker Psychology GE1116 Dr. Angela Isom November 30, 2009 Mood Disorders: Causes, Effects and Treatments In today’s society, people seem to have a lot of problems that are classified as mental disorders. These disorders include: depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, and even seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The immediate stigma that is placed on most if not all mood disorders is that they are sicknesses. In the case of depression
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(Webster’s 2000). Depression presents itself in various forms. Major, persistent depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are all types of diagnoses within the spectrum of depression. Major depression exhibits extreme symptoms, affecting an individual’s ability to function in everyday life. Traditional life functions such as sleep, school work and social interactions would be hindered. Persistent depressive disorder, or a depressive state that last longer than two years, is displayed in the forms
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following psychiatric problems: depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal. Describe the drugs used to treat the above disorders in terms of unique pharmacological properties, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and cognitive and behavioral effects. Formulate a pharmacotherapeutic treatment plan when presented with a patient having depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, an anxiety disorder, or insomnia. Discuss the treatment of substance abuse
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overeating or appetite loss may be apparent, along with persistent aches, pains and digestive problems. Finally, thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts can occur (Treatment Works). Major depressive disorder and dysthymia are the two most common forms of depression (United States Government, 3). Major depressive disorder is disabling and prevents an individual from functioning normally. For instance, it can interfere with an individual’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy activities that
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Stephanie Paul Professor Becker English 101 June 28, 2015 Depression: Cause and Effects A common but serious mood disorder, depression causes sadness, insomnia, feelings of worthlessness, and in its extreme form, suicidal thoughts, for an extended period of time, interfering with a person’s daily life (Andrews and Thomson, Jr.; “What Is Depression?”). While research primarily focuses on depression’s costs to the individual suffering from it, as well as his or her family and friends, some studies
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Depression Teresa Collick HCA/250 April 24, 2016 Depression has always been a major health issue going back for many years. Initially being called “melancholia” it appeared in the texts of the Mesopotamians in the second millennium. It was then thought of a demonic presence that required a priest to be in attendance. The understanding was that depression wasn’t considered a physical issue but a spiritual or mental illness. The Babylonian
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