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 disorder
• Persistent depressive disorder
• Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• Premenstrual 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.