Major depression
Dysthymia
Bipolar disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
major depression
This type causes symptoms that may
Begin suddenly, possibly triggered by a loss
Interfere with normal functioning
Continue for months or years
Episodes of major depression can be long
lasting and can recur several times during a
person’s life
DYSTHMIA
People with dysthymia may be
consistently and mildly
depressed for years.
They function fairly well on a
daily basis, but their
relationships and self-esteem
suffer over time
BIPOLAR DISORDER
Change back and forth between periods of depression and periods of
mania (an extreme high, sometimes with agitation or irritability).
SYMPTOMS OF MANIA
1. LESS NEED FOR SLEEP
2. OVERCONFIDENCE
3. RACING THOUGHTS
4. RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR
5. INCREASED ENERGY
6. SUDDEN MOOD CHANGES
SEASON AFFECTIVE DISORDER