PSYCH 14 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Twin Study, Dsm-5, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Mood change is pervasive across situations and persistent over time. Does not improve eve when doing things that usually enjoy. Mood change not tied to any specific event or out of proportion to the person"s. Depression accompanied by impaired social and occupational functioning (even. Change in mood accompanied by other symptoms (sleep and appetite. Depression feels different than normal sadness- like a dark cloud, muted, stuck in simple activities very difficult) disturbances) hole. 5 or more symptoms present in the same 2-week period and are a change from usual functioning (need at least #1 or #2 below) Depressive mood most of the day, nearly every day. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities most of the day, nearly everyday. Significant weight loss or gain (not purposeful) or decrease/ increase in appetite every day. Psychomotor agitation or retardation almost every day (observable by others) Fatigue or loss of energy nearly everyday.
