Mood Disorders
Mood disorders are disorders characterized by emotional extremes that are grouped in one of two main forms
Major Depressive Disorder (1)
When at least five indicators of depression linger for two weeks or longer, it's called Major Depressive Disorder.
Symptoms include:
There is dramatic weight loss or gain, as well as a significant decrease or rise in hunger
Lack of energy
Feelings irritation and agitation
Treatments include:
Medications such as SSRI’s
Psychotherapy
Hospitalization
Bipolar Disorder
A mental disorder characterized by an excited manic state to feeling lethargic and depressed
Symptoms include:
Feeling irritable
Lack of energy
Manic episodes-very excitable, energetic mood
Depressive episodes-hopelessness, lethargy,
Sleeping issues-difficulty falling or staying asleep
Treatments include:
Medications such as anti-depressants
Psychotherapy
Hospitalization
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