Psy 270 week 4:DISCUSSION ABOUT DEPRESSION

PSY 270 WEEK 4 A DISCUSSION ABOUT DEPRESSION

Background: Many people feel depressed at some point in their lives, but when these feelings interfere with an individual’s ability to live a normal life and persist for an extended period, the individual should seek professional help. Some individuals not only experience depression but also extreme highs, known asmania, making it more difficult to live a normal, productive life.

 

         Resources: Scoring Rubric, Week 4 readings assigned during Week 3: Ch. 4, 5, & 7

         Write a 700 to1000-word paper outlining the differences between unipolar and bipolar disorders.  

         Address the underlying causes of unipolar disorder. Identify the underlying causes of bipolar disorders. For each, address all 5 approaches: biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and sociocultural. What symptoms [affecting physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and motivational functioning] would indicate that an individual may be suffering from a unipolar or bipolar disorder? How are each categorized by DSM-IV? What treatments are available for individuals who suffer from unipolar disorders? What treatments are available for individuals who suffer from bipolar disorders?

         Provide at least two peer-reviewed references beyond the text book to support your statements.

         Format your paper according to APA standards. Includesection headings for each section/topic.

         Post your paper as a file attachment