Outcomes

Describe symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and epidemiology of depressive disorders and bipolar disorders

Discuss the genetic, neurobiological, social, and psychological factors that contribute to mood disorders

Identify medication and psychological treatments of mood disorders, OCD, Anxiety, and Trauma & Stress Related Disorders

Contrast the presentation and treatment of disorders between children, adolescents, and adults

Explore the increasing suicide rates in subgroups of the population, their potential causes, and intervention approaches

Briefly summarize the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders. Explore the connection between sociocultural, psychological, socioeconomic, and other demographic factors in the development of the depressive disorders. What is their role in the diathesis-stress model etiology of depression? Research is showing that Major Depressive Disorder is showing an earlier age of onset. What non-genetic/non-neurological factors may be involved in the trend and why?