PSYB32H3 Study Guide - Meta-Analysis, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography
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O mood disorders disabling disturbances in emotion from the sadness of depression to the elation and. General characteristics of mood disorders irritability of mania: associated with other psychological problems i. e. panic attacks. The presence of other disorders can increase severity and result in poorer prognosis. Depression signs & symptoms: depression emotional state marked by great sadness and feelings of worthlessness and guilt. Symptoms include withdrawal from others and loss of sleep, appetite, sexual desire, and interest & pleasure in usual activities. When confronted with a problem, no ideas for a solution occur to them. Dejected and completely without hope and initiative , may be apprehensive, anxious and despondent. Paying attention is exhausting much of the time. Symptoms and signs vary somewhat across the lifespan. In children often results in somatic complaints i. e. head/stomach-aches. In older adults often characterized by distractibility and complaints of memory loss.
