PSYD33H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy
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Week 10 lecture #8: monday march 6, 2017. Mood disorder which is characterized by depressed affect. At least 5 of the following symptoms for >2 weeks. Aren"t caused by substance or medical conditions or. Depressed mood and neurovegetative symptoms for a period of at least 2 years. Presence of hypomanic and depressive symptoms without meeting the criteria of manic, hypomanic or depressive episodes, in cycles, for at least 2 years. According to the world health organization, at least 350 million people still suffer from depression globally, and it is a leading cause of burden in comparison to more recognized physical disorders worldwide. (wang, feng, yang, yang, wang, dai,. Mood disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses in the general population. (public health agency of canada, 2016) Mdd is 2 times more prevalent among women than men. (kessler 2013) Biological, psychological and social factors are all interconnected and collectively contribute to the development and maintenance of mood disorders.
