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Depressive and Bipolar Disorders (Bipolar Disorder (Formally manic…
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
Major Depression
unipolar depression
unhappy for at least two weeks with no apparent cause
depression is the common cold of psychological disorders
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Sad mood, lack of interest, loss of pleasure like Major Depression- but chronic in nature
must last two years or more to qualify
Post-partum Depression
Major Depression that begins following the birth of child
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Symptoms of depression connected to lack of sunlight in winter months
Bipolar Disorder
Formally manic depression
Involves periods of depression and manic episodes
Manic episodes involve feelings of high energy (but they tend to differ a lot)
Engage in risky behavior during the manic episode
Bipolar I
Mania and Deep Depression
About 1% of the population, equally M & F
Bipolar II
Major depression & hypomania (less severe)
Cyclothmic Disorder
Bipolar equivalent of dysthymia
intensity less severe