ABOUT BOOK

By the end of this section, you will be able to:Distinguish normal states of sadness and euphoria from states of depression and maniaDescribe the symptoms of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorderUnderstand the differences between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder, and identify two subtypes of depressionDefine the criteria for a manic episodeUnderstand genetic, biological, and psychological explanations of major depressive disorderDiscuss the relationship between mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as factors associated with suicide