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Psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes.
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Women more at risk for depression than men Runs in families Often brought on by stressful experiences – work, marriage or injury
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#1 reason people seek mental health help 17% in U.S. Symptoms – five signs of depression last 2 or more wks
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Depressed mood most of the day Diminished interest or pleasure in activities most of the day Weight loss or gain w no dieting Insomnia or sleeping too much Fatigue or loss of energy Feeling worthless or excessive guilt Problems in thinking and concentrating Recurrent thoughts of death and suicide
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Person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and overexcited state of mania Manic depressive disorder
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Symptoms Mania – overtalkative Overactive Elated easily irritated No need for sleep Reckless shopping or sex Crash Course Crash Course
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