1. Psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes.

2.  Women more at risk for depression than men  Runs in families  Often brought on by stressful experiences – work, marriage or injury

3.  #1 reason people seek mental health help  17% in U.S.  Symptoms – five signs of depression last 2 or more wks

4.  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

5.  Person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and overexcited state of mania  Manic depressive disorder

6.  Symptoms Mania –  overtalkative  Overactive  Elated  easily irritated  No need for sleep  Reckless shopping or sex  Crash Course Crash Course