PSYC 300 Chapter 8: Mood Disorder & Suicide
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Beck depression inventory ii is the most well-known self-report measure of depression: 21 sets of statements of depression symptoms (high score = more depressive) General characteristics of mood disorders mood disorders: disabling disturbances in emotion, from sadness of depression to elation + irritability of mania associated with other psych problems (panic attacks, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, personality disorders) Heterogeneity within categories ppl with same diagnosis can vary greatly from one another ie. mixed episodes of mania + depression in one day for bipolar/ only 1 mania or depression during episod. Cbt principles + techniques can be used for preventative interventions on reducing likelihood of depression psychological treatment of bipolar deal with interpersonal, cognitive and emotional problems of bipolar clients. Cbt + relaxation training are useful certain factors at risk can become the focus in prevention ie. perfectionism benefit from cbt + stress-management.