Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Mood Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Mood Disorders
- Karen Kyeunghae LeeKaren Kyeunghae LeeSchool of Social Welfare, University of Kansas
Summary
Depression and bipolar mood disorders are mental disorders that are characterized by mood disturbance combined with decreased functioning of the affected individuals. This entry focuses on major depressive disorder and bipolar I and II disorders among adults in the United States. Bipolar disorder has unique clinical features and intervention options, and so it is discussed in a separate section after depression. Diagnosis, prevalence, comorbidity, risk factors, course, assessment, treatment, service utilization, and international perspectives are reviewed for each disorder. The implications for social work are briefly addressed at the end of this entry.
Subjects
- Mental and Behavioral Health
