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Understanding Mood Disorders and Risks

Mood disorders are psychological conditions marked by extreme emotional states, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Major depressive disorder is characterized by prolonged sadness and lack of interest, while bipolar disorder involves alternating periods of depression and mania. Biological and social-cognitive perspectives explain these disorders through genetic factors and negative thought patterns, respectively, and suicide risk factors include various social and personal influences.

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Understanding Mood Disorders and Risks

Mood disorders are psychological conditions marked by extreme emotional states, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Major depressive disorder is characterized by prolonged sadness and lack of interest, while bipolar disorder involves alternating periods of depression and mania. Biological and social-cognitive perspectives explain these disorders through genetic factors and negative thought patterns, respectively, and suicide risk factors include various social and personal influences.

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Module 67 Mood Disorders

KEY TERMS

1. Mood Disorders: Psychological disorders characterized by extreme emotional states,


including conditions like major depressive disorder, mania, and bipolar disorder.
2. Major Depressive Disorder: A mood disorder where a person experiences, for at least
two weeks, five or more symptoms such as deep sadness, hopelessness, or a loss of
interest in activities. This condition cannot be due to drug use or another medical
condition.
3. Mania: A state of abnormally elevated energy levels, excitement, and euphoria, often
characterized by hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. It is a key feature of bipolar
disorder.
4. Bipolar Disorder: A mood disorder where an individual alternates between the low
moods of depression and the high-energy, euphoric states of mania. It was previously
known as manic-depressive disorder.
5. Rumination: The tendency to obsessively overthink or excessively worry about
problems, often causing or worsening emotional distress.

MAIN IDEA

● What are mood disorders? How does major depressive disorder differ from
bipolar disorder?
○ Mood disorders are defined by extreme emotional highs and lows.
○ Major depressive disorder involves prolonged feelings of deep sadness, low
self-worth, and lack of interest in activities, lasting for two or more weeks.
○ Bipolar disorder involves mood swings between periods of depression and
periods of mania, characterized by excessive energy and impulsivity.
● How do the biological and social-cognitive perspectives explain mood disorders?
○ The biological perspective attributes mood disorders to genetic factors,
abnormalities in brain function, and irregularities in neurotransmitters.
○ The social-cognitive perspective focuses on how negative thoughts, beliefs,
and perceptions of stressful events can contribute to a cycle of depression,
where negative moods and behaviors lead to more stress.
● What factors affect suicide and self-injury, and what are some important warning
signs to watch for in suicide-prevention efforts?
○ Suicide rates vary depending on factors like country, ethnicity, gender, age,
economic status, religious involvement, and social support.
○ Individuals with depression are more vulnerable to suicide, but external factors
such as social pressure, physical health, and economic hardship also play a role.
○ Suicide warning signs include verbal hints about death, giving away
possessions, withdrawing from social activities, and discussing plans for self-
harm.
○ Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) involves deliberate harm to oneself without
suicidal intent, but it can escalate if untreated. People who self-injure often have
trouble managing stress and tend to be self-critical.

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