Psychology 2310A/B Lecture Notes - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mood Disorder, Insomnia

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2310A/B
• Professor: Rod Martin

Document Summary

Note: study showing treatment for insomnia in patients suffering with depression works; cognitive behavior therapy. Introduction: depression versus mania, dsm-iv distinguishes two general patterns: Most common type, clinical depression: dysthymic disorder (dysthymia) Less severe but more chronic: depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide (both mental and physical), according to who. Costs more in treatment and lost productivity than anything but heart disease. Anhedonia: loss of interest or pleasure in activities that use to be enjoyable. 5 or more symptoms lasting 2+ weeks: most of the day nearly every day, mood symptoms (one must be present): Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation: symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning. Areas in the brain that respond to actual physical pain are also activated in people with depression. Higher chance for heart disease: nb depression is a syndrome .