17 Mood Disorders Overview

3rd edition as of July 2023

Module Overview

In this module, we will discuss matters related to mood disorders to include their clinical presentation, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, and treatment options. Our discussion will cover major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (formerly Dysthymia), bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, and cyclothymic disorder. We will also cover major depressive, manic, and hypomanic episodes. Be sure you refer Modules 1-3 for explanations of key terms (Module 1), an overview of the various models to explain psychopathology (Module 2), and descriptions of several therapies (Module 3). Note that this module will cover two chapters from the DSM 5-TR; namely, Bipolar and Related Disorders and Depressive Disorders.