PSYCH 3331 Chapter Notes - Chapter 0: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Circadian Rhythm

• School: Ohio State University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH 3331
• Professor: Ziv Bell

Document Summary

Difference b/t having depression and feeling depressed. Lasts for at least 2 weeks, interferes ability to work/love. Low mood, loss of interest, changes in appetite, feeling worthless or guilty, sleeping too much or too little, lack of concentration, restlessness or slowness, loss of nrg, thoughts of suicide. Have to have at least 5 for depression diagnosis. Takes the average person struggling w mental illness over 10 years to ask for help. Asking someone about suicidal thoughts can actually lower their risk of committing suicide. Realistic depiction of trying hard to smile in social settings but going to cry in bathroom later. Guides you towards medical problems which can keep you more inactive. Takes at least 3 days to establish a stable sleep pattern. Screen time keeps you entertained so as not to exercise, and up at night to prolong sleep. Ex) participate in social change facebook pages and be disappointed by lack of change.