PSYB32H3 Lecture : Chapter 10 Textbook Notes
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Mood disorders = disabling disturbance in emotion from sadness of depression to elation/irritability of mania. Often associated w/ other psychological problems j panic attacks, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and personality disorders. Depression = emotional state of sadness and feelings of worthlessness and guilt j can also feel withdrawal from others, lose sleep/appetite/sexual drive and loss of interest/pleasure in activities. Depression in children = more somatic complains j headache, stomach ache, etc. Adult depression = more memory loss, distracted. Cross-cultural differences also j eg. non-west has more somatic symptoms, west has more emotional symptoms due to cultures. Psychologizers = ppl who emphasize psychological aspects of depression j only 15% of depressed ppl (mostly in canada and west) 1/3 of depressed ppl suffer from chronic depression. Mania = emotional state/mood of intense unfounded elation w/ hyperactivity, irritability, talkativeness, flight of ideas, distracted, and impractical plans. Mood disorders divided into: major depression disorder/unipolar depression and bipolar disorder.
