Seung Hyo (Daniella) Ki

Major Depressive Disor-der (MDD)

Mood Disorders

MDD Bipolar Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder in which a person experiences, in the

absence of drugs or a medical condition, two or more

weeks of significantly depressed moods, feelings of

worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in

most activities

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Definition

Causes of MDD

Exact causes - unknown

Chemical changes in the brain

Genes- tends to run in families

Alcohol and drug abuse

Sleep problems

Stressful events

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Etiology (Causes)

Symptoms of MDD

Psychological & physical

Loss of interest in daily activi-

ties

Lack of motivation

Overwhelming sadness

Weight loss or gain

Changes in sleep

Fatigue or extremely low E

Feelings of worthlessness

Trouble concentrating

Thoughts of suicide

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Symptoms

Criteria for MDDA. At least 5 of the following, during the consecutive 2-week period, repre-

senting a change from previous functioning; must include either (a) or (b)

(a) Depressed mood

(b) Diminished interest or pleasure

(c) Significant weight loss or gain

(d) Insomnia or hypersomnia

(e) Psychomotor agitation or retardation

(f) Fatigue or loss of energy

(g) Feelings of worthlessness

(h) Diminished ability to think or concentrate: indecisiveness

(i) Recurrent thoughts of death, suicide attempt

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DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic criteria

Criteria for MDDA.

B. Symptoms do not meet criteria for a mixed episode

C. Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment of

functioning

D. Symptoms are not due to the direct physiologic effects of a sub-

stance or a medical condition

E. Symptoms are not better accounted for by bereavement

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DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic criteria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU2tV-KenRM

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Preventions from MDD

Exercise might help lift

mood

Hiking

Walking

Playing Tennis

Group gym class

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Preventions

Current Statistics Women are two times more likely to develop MDD

About 60% of people who suffer one episode of

MDD are likely to have more time

Compared to adults over the age of 60

18-29 yrs old 70% more likely to have experi-

enced MDD

30-44 yrs old 120%

45-59 yrs old 100%

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Statistic

Jin Sil Choi’s family

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Celebrity Examples

10.02.2008

3.29.2010

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Citation

American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text rev.). Washington, DC: Author.

HealthiNation (2012, April 12). What is Major Depressive Disorder? (Part 1 of 3). Retrieved November 10, 2013, fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6vF9Cq-u3c

Kasschau, Richard A. (2008). Understanding Psychology. New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies.

Myers, David G. (2008). Psychology (9th ed.). New York: Worth Pub-lishers.

NIMH. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/statistics/1MDD_ADULT.shtml

Professor Caleb Lack (2013, September 25). Eeyore- A Case Study in Major Depressive Disorder. Retrieved November 10, 2013 fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU2tV-KenRM