Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 42: Charlie Major, Mania, Neurosis

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Atkinson

Document Summary

Prior to dsm, the distinction between a neurosis and psychosis was based on problem of anxiety vs thought disturbance. Mania: they jumps from one thing to another : endless talk, no inhibitions, grandiose plans, insomnia, ceaseless torrent of activity, sedation. May be hallucinations of delusions in severe case . Loss of appetite, sleep disturbance, fatigue, little if any interest in sex, suicide . Canada: rate per 100,000: males are more than females: the rate didn"t change much. 87. 9 per day, 1 person every 16. 5 estimate: 100,000 per year . Risk for suicide low while patient is in worst depression apathy. The break down by ages: highest in 18-24 years old. 90 in 100,000. patient comes out of depression, rates highest on weekend leaves and shortly after discharge. Genetic: bipolar disorder: the concordance for identical twins 4 times that of fraternals. Biological parents 3 times more likely to have disorder than adoptive parents.