PSY 034 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Psychopathology, Suicidal Ideation, Major Depressive Episode

• School: College of The Sequoias
• Department: Psychology (PSY)
• Course: PSY 034
• Professor: Vannasone

Document Summary

Deviations in mood, affect or emotion way up or way low. Gross deviations in mood- depression vs. mania. Mood disorder involves significant and persistent disruptions in mood or emotions that cause impaired cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning. Major depressive episode- is the most commonly diagnosed and most severe form of depression. Cognitive symptoms such as worthlessness, guilt, inability to think or. Physical dysfunction 0 sleep disturbances, changes in appetite/weight, energy. Anhedonia- loss of pleasure or interest in usual activities. An important feature of major depressive episodes is that it is time levels (low), fatigue limited. Almost all major depressive episodes remit without treatment. Exaggerate elation, joy, euphoria; elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. Duration of 1 week (or less, if the episode is sever enough to require. Physical dysfunction decreased need for sleep, hyperactive, more talkative, Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have high potential for painful consequences (buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, foolish business investments).