PSYC 412 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mania, Indian People'S Theatre Association
29 Dec 2016
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Mood disorders or affective disorder (most common, chronic, and disabling illnesses in young people) Includes symptoms such as dysphoria (prolonged bouts of sadness), anhedonia lost of interest in nearly all activities) and irritability (easy annoyance and touchiness) Includes mania (abnormally elevated expensive mood), increased goal directed activity and energy, and feelings of euphoria (exaggerated sense of well-being). Historical perspective: people doubted the existence of depression in children, but it is in fact a recurrent problem, as it is for adults. However, it is often overlooked because it is expressed along with other visible disorders, such as conduct problems. Almost all young people experience symptoms of depression. And as many as 90% of youngsters with depression show impairment in their daily function. Infants may experience sleep disturbance, lost of appetite. Depression is expressed differently at different ages, thus is it hard to recognize clinically. Preschooler may show a lack of enthusiasm in play, tearfulness and whiny behavior.
