Depression and Related Disorders: Fresh Take

  • Describe major depressive disorder, related disorders, and their risk factors
  • Describe bipolar disorder and its risk factors
  • Describe genetic, biological, and psychological explanations of major depressive disorder
  • Discuss the relationship between mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as factors associated with suicide
Not sleeping for days on end. Long periods of euphoria. Racing thoughts. Grandiose ideas. Mania. Depression. All of these are symptoms of bipolar disorder. In the following episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about mood disorders and their causes as well as how these disorders can impact people’s lives.

You can view the transcript for “Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #30” here (opens in new window).