PSYCH 2AP3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Perceived Control, Mania, Truancy

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH 2AP3
• Professor: Geoffrey Hall

Document Summary

Unipolar a single depressive mood is experienced. Definition: characterized by the same symptoms as mdd, but symptoms are less severs and more chronic. Depressed or irritable mood is present for at least 1 year, clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning. Along with 2 or more other symptoms: poor appetite or overeating, sleep disturbances, low energy or fatigue, low self esteem, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, feelings of hopelessness. Definition: describes patients in which both dysthymia and depression are present. Dysthymia develops prior to the occurrence of a depressive episode. Most prevalent form of affective disorder among children and adolescents. Lifetime prevalence rates are 20 to 30% Adolescent depression more prevalent in girls (2:1) Lower ses is reported to be associated with higher rates of depression. Results from influence of income, chronic stress, family disruption, environmental adversities, racial and ethnic discrimination. Not very much data on racial and ethnic differences in prevalence of depression.