PSYC 3230 Lecture Notes - Dream Interpretation, Erotomania, Insomnia
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Depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities consistently for at least a two week period. Occupational, educational, or other important function must also be negatively impaired by the change in mood. Not due to alcohol, drugs, medical condition, or grief at loss of a loved one. Anhedonia-- inability to find pleasure in previously pleasurable activities. Lack of drive; markedly diminished loss of interest in almost all activities. Disturbances in sleep-- early morning awakening, insomnia, sleeping all the time. An estimated 1 in 4 canadians has a degree of depression serious enough to need treatment at some time in his or her life. Until age 65, twice as many women as men receive treatment for depression. The most vulnerable are single mothers with small children. Women are taught to handle stresses differently than men. Female hormones may possibly contribute to higher rates of depression. Women may be more likely to seek help.