Notes
Outline
The Wide Spectrum of Mood Disorders
Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Other Mood Disorders
Incidence of Depression
Major depression
0.4-2.5% prevalence in children
0.4-8.3% prevalence in adolescents
15-20% lifetime prevalence in adolescents
Dysthymic Disorder
0.6 to 1.7% in children
1.6-8% in adolescents
Sex Differences
In children, the incidence of depression is similar in boys and girls
In adolescents, the ratio of depressed girls to depressed boys is 2:1
Subtypes of Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
Bereavement
Depression due to a medical condition
Depression related to substance abuse
Bipolar Disorder: Subtypes
Bipolar I
Bipolar II
Cyclothymic Disorder
Bipolar Disorder-Seasonal Variant