The Moody Blues Part I: Coping with a Mood Disorder
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Moody Blues: Coping with a Mood Disorder Presented by: Dr. Laura Nichols Ms. Donna Horner Mr. Richard Cottingham
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An introduction to mood disorders. This slideshow focuses on depression.
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Moody Blues: Coping with a Mood Disorder
Presented by: Dr. Laura Nichols Ms. Donna Horner Mr. Richard Cottingham
Dr. Laura Nichols, C. Psych (Supervised Practice) Clinical Psychologist
Mood Disorders Program
Mood Disorders
• Bipolar Depression
• Unipolar Depression
Depression
What is depression?
Epidemiology
• Average age of onset mid-20’s
• 15-25% Lifetime Prevalence
Prevalence
Recognizing Depression
•Physical
•Emotional
•Behavioral
•Cognitive
Etiology of Depression
Psychological/Social Factors •Early Experience
•Life Events
•Personality
•Stress
Etiology of Depression
Biological Factors •Genes
•Neurochemistry
•Hormones
Etiology of Depression
Psychological/
Social Factors Biological Factors
Vulnerability to Depression
• Being female
• Few social supports
• Substance Use
• Recently having given birth
• Previous depression
• Serious illness
Evidence Based Interventions • Exercise • Psychotherapy
– Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) – Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) – Mindfulness Based CBT
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) • Peer Support • Medication • Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT)
Richard Cottingham
My Journey Towards Recovery
