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Mood

disorders
Dr. Ayatulla Elsayed
Assistant lecturer at neuropsychiatry
department
Benha university
Major Depressive Disorder
Biological psychological / Illness
environmental
Genetics / family history Childhood abuse/ neglect Physical illness

Neurotransmitter deficiency: Life stressors (acute or Medications:


Serotonin chronic) : Antihypertensive
Dopamine financial Anticonvulsant
Noradrenaline occupational
Loss (parental)
Interpersonal relationships

Lack of family support Endocrinal :


Hypothyroidism
Cushing disease
Substance abuse

Hormonal level
changes:
postpartum
Bipolar affective disorder
Bipolar affective disorders

Bipolar 1 Bipolar 2

Presence of manic symptoms for 7 Presence of hypomanic symptoms for 4


days days
Depression is common but not required Depression is required for diagnosis
for diagnosis

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