PSY 606 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Major Depressive Disorder
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Library workshop is on july 10th beginning of class. Outline due on july 17th instead of july 5th ! (fairly detailed) Should include thesis statement + framework for organization + include specific points you"re going to include + references + attach popular media article + abstracts only from articles (paragraph or point form) *check research studies/methods notes on bb if she posts something* Schizophrenia and bipolar have the highest genetic contribution where there is an inherited predisposition. We inherit a genetic predisposition, not a psychological disorder itself. Previous lecture last slide on endocrine system. Hypothalamus (controls hunger, thirst, sex, stress) release of hormones to pituitary gland. Pituitary gland (master gland) then sends the signal to adrenal glands. Adrenal gland produces the stress hormones (cortisol + adrenaline/noradrenaline) Hyperthyroidism (lack of thyroid hormone) can mimic symptoms of clinical depression. Hypothyroidism (excess thyroid hormone) can mimic anxiety disorders. Type 1 diabetes inability to produce insulin (early in life)
