Phase 3 DB Depressive Disorders and Bipolar & Related Disorders

1300 EST

APA Format

Primary Task Response: write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.

Select 1 of the following disorders:Major depressive disorderPersistent depressive disorderDisruptive mood dysregulation disorderPremenstrual dysphoric disorder

Focus the discussion on the following:What are some of the symptoms?What would this disorder look like in person?Make sure you relate this back to the DSM criteria.Based on your research, do you think the media has portrayed the disorder you selected in an unbiased manner or is it sensationalized? Support your answer.Discuss 1 effective treatment approach for the disorder you selected. Support your answer with research.For more information on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation, check this fact sheet: http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/Disruptive%20Mood%20Dysregulation%20Disorder%20Fact%20Sheet.pdfhttp://www.dsm5.org/Documents/changes%20from%20dsm-iv-tr%20to%20dsm-5.pdf

For more information on Persistent Depressive Disorder (DSM-IV it was called Dysthymia) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, check your DSM changes sheet again:

This week we will focus on depressive disorders and bipolar & related disorders. You will choose one of four of these disorders and explore the symptoms, expression, media portrayal, and treatment of that disorder. Check Chapter 7, pp. 213-226 for information on mood disorders.