01:830:340 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mania, Uble, Anhedonia
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Abnormal psych: exam iii: all criteria and differences betw een the mood disorders (bipolar. Disorder, major depressive disorder (mdd) and dysthymia, also called. Average age of onset is 18 years. Late onset is in the early 20s. Alternating full major depressive and manic episodes. More likely to commit suicide when manic, rather than depressed. Extremely depressed mood (lasting at least 2 weeks) Anhedonia = loss of pleasure/interest in usual activities. Can persist unchanged over long periods ( > 20 years) Early onset greater chronicity, poorer prognosis, it is worse to have when younger. Appetite changes leading to gain/loss of weight, change in sleeping patterns, change in rate of moving or speaking, fatigue, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, trouble concentrating or making decisions, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide. Appetite changes leading to gain/loss of weight, change in sleeping patterns, fatigue, loss of energy, feelings of hopelessness, trouble concentrating or making decisions.
