{"id":1242,"date":"2023-03-31T17:38:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T17:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/chapter\/14-3-apply-it\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:35:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:35:36","slug":"14-3-apply-it","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/chapter\/14-3-apply-it\/","title":{"raw":"Depression and Related Disorders: Apply It","rendered":"Depression and Related Disorders: Apply It"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Describe major depressive disorder, related disorders, and their risk factors<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe bipolar disorder and its risk factors<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe genetic, biological, and psychological explanations of major depressive disorder<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Discuss the relationship between mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as factors associated with suicide<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section><\/section>\r\n<p>The rapper Kanye West, more recently known as Ye has been very vocal in recent years about his bipolar disorder diagnosis. Many who were unaware of his diagnosis questioned some of his behaviors during mania and ultimately judged him because of it. However, since he has shared that he has a psychological disorder\u2014some have shown empathy.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox linkToLearning\" aria-label=\"Link to Learning\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Watch this clip in which <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kJUc7Rz7QiU?si=PJ8aQZgr3FcN6hwT&amp;t=80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kanye West (who now goes by <span class=\"s1\"><b>Ye<\/b><\/span>) speaks with Jimmy Kimmel about living with bipolar disorder<\/a>. As a public figure, Ye has openly discussed his mental health, which has led to widespread public attention\u2014and often misunderstanding\u2014of his behavior.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Across various highly publicized moments, Ye has described experiences that he connects to bipolar disorder, including periods of intense emotion, rapid shifts in thought, and heightened confidence. In interviews, he has spoken about feeling pressured by public expectations related to appearance, undergoing cosmetic procedures, and later struggling with opioid use following surgery. In other widely shared events\u2014such as interrupting an award acceptance speech or announcing a presidential campaign\u2014his actions drew strong reactions from the public and media.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">In video clips from interviews and public appearances, people noticed patterns consistent with manic behavior, such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li class=\"p1\">rapid shifts from one topic to another,<\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"p1\">intense or pressured speech, and<\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"p1\">strong expressions of confidence in ideas or plans.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h3><b>Understanding Bipolar Disorder in a Public Context<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p3\">As Ye describes in this interview, he has experienced <span class=\"s2\"><b>manic episodes<\/b><\/span>, which he connects to his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In clinical terms, <span class=\"s2\"><b>mania<\/b><\/span> is defined as a <i>distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, along with abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least one week and present most of the day, nearly every day<\/i> (APA).<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\">During manic episodes, mood and behavior can change in noticeable ways. Some individuals experience elevated or euphoric mood and become unusually talkative or socially outgoing, while others become highly irritable or reactive. Speech may be rapid and pressured, and people may experience a flight of ideas or feelings of grandiosity.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\">When these experiences occur in private settings, they can already be disruptive and distressing. When they occur under constant public and media scrutiny\u2014as is often the case for celebrities\u2014the effects may be amplified. Public reactions may focus on behavior without understanding the underlying mental health context, which can contribute to stigma, oversimplification, or harmful assumptions.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\">In your own words, define <span class=\"s1\"><b>flight of ideas<\/b><\/span>. Describe how this symptom might affect a person\u2019s thinking or communication during a manic episode.<br \/>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"63235\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"63235\"]Flight of ideas refers to a pattern of very rapid thinking in which a person jumps quickly from one topic to another, often with loose or hard-to-follow connections between ideas. During a manic episode, thoughts may come so quickly that the person has trouble slowing down or organizing what they want to say. This can make conversations confusing for others, even though the person may feel like their thoughts are clear and exciting at the time.[\/hidden-answer]<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">What is <span class=\"s1\"><b>grandiosity<\/b><\/span> in the context of bipolar disorder or mania?\u00a0<br \/>\r\n[reveal-answer q=\"96228\"]Show Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"96228\"]Grandiosity is an inflated sense of self-confidence or importance that goes beyond realistic self-assessment. During mania, a person may believe they have exceptional abilities, talents, or influence, or may take on unrealistic plans without considering risks or limitations. Unlike healthy confidence, which is grounded in experience and feedback, grandiosity involves beliefs or expectations that are exaggerated and may lead to risky or harmful decisions.[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\n<ul>\n<li>Describe major depressive disorder, related disorders, and their risk factors<\/li>\n<li>Describe bipolar disorder and its risk factors<\/li>\n<li>Describe genetic, biological, and psychological explanations of major depressive disorder<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the relationship between mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as factors associated with suicide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<p>The rapper Kanye West, more recently known as Ye has been very vocal in recent years about his bipolar disorder diagnosis. Many who were unaware of his diagnosis questioned some of his behaviors during mania and ultimately judged him because of it. However, since he has shared that he has a psychological disorder\u2014some have shown empathy.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textbox linkToLearning\" aria-label=\"Link to Learning\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Watch this clip in which <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kJUc7Rz7QiU?si=PJ8aQZgr3FcN6hwT&amp;t=80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kanye West (who now goes by <span class=\"s1\"><b>Ye<\/b><\/span>) speaks with Jimmy Kimmel about living with bipolar disorder<\/a>. As a public figure, Ye has openly discussed his mental health, which has led to widespread public attention\u2014and often misunderstanding\u2014of his behavior.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Across various highly publicized moments, Ye has described experiences that he connects to bipolar disorder, including periods of intense emotion, rapid shifts in thought, and heightened confidence. In interviews, he has spoken about feeling pressured by public expectations related to appearance, undergoing cosmetic procedures, and later struggling with opioid use following surgery. In other widely shared events\u2014such as interrupting an award acceptance speech or announcing a presidential campaign\u2014his actions drew strong reactions from the public and media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In video clips from interviews and public appearances, people noticed patterns consistent with manic behavior, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">rapid shifts from one topic to another,<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">intense or pressured speech, and<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">strong expressions of confidence in ideas or plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h3><b>Understanding Bipolar Disorder in a Public Context<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">As Ye describes in this interview, he has experienced <span class=\"s2\"><b>manic episodes<\/b><\/span>, which he connects to his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. In clinical terms, <span class=\"s2\"><b>mania<\/b><\/span> is defined as a <i>distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, along with abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least one week and present most of the day, nearly every day<\/i> (APA).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">During manic episodes, mood and behavior can change in noticeable ways. Some individuals experience elevated or euphoric mood and become unusually talkative or socially outgoing, while others become highly irritable or reactive. Speech may be rapid and pressured, and people may experience a flight of ideas or feelings of grandiosity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">When these experiences occur in private settings, they can already be disruptive and distressing. When they occur under constant public and media scrutiny\u2014as is often the case for celebrities\u2014the effects may be amplified. Public reactions may focus on behavior without understanding the underlying mental health context, which can contribute to stigma, oversimplification, or harmful assumptions.<\/p>\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\">\n<p class=\"p1\">In your own words, define <span class=\"s1\"><b>flight of ideas<\/b><\/span>. Describe how this symptom might affect a person\u2019s thinking or communication during a manic episode.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q63235\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q63235\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">Flight of ideas refers to a pattern of very rapid thinking in which a person jumps quickly from one topic to another, often with loose or hard-to-follow connections between ideas. During a manic episode, thoughts may come so quickly that the person has trouble slowing down or organizing what they want to say. This can make conversations confusing for others, even though the person may feel like their thoughts are clear and exciting at the time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">What is <span class=\"s1\"><b>grandiosity<\/b><\/span> in the context of bipolar disorder or mania?\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q96228\">Show Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q96228\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">Grandiosity is an inflated sense of self-confidence or importance that goes beyond realistic self-assessment. During mania, a person may believe they have exceptional abilities, talents, or influence, or may take on unrealistic plans without considering risks or limitations. Unlike healthy confidence, which is grounded in experience and feedback, grandiosity involves beliefs or expectations that are exaggerated and may lead to risky or harmful decisions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"menu_order":20,"template":"","meta":{"_candela_citation":"[{\"type\":\"copyrighted_video\",\"description\":\"Bipolar Disorder case study: Kayne West\",\"author\":\"Aliyeh Seneca\",\"organization\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cuj_3FqbL0I\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"other\",\"license_terms\":\"Standard YouTube license\"},{\"type\":\"original\",\"description\":\"Depression and Related Disorders: Apply It\",\"author\":\"Antija Allen for Lumen Learning\",\"organization\":\"Lumen Learning\",\"url\":\"\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"other\",\"license_terms\":\"Standard YouTube License\"}]","pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"part":1222,"module-header":"apply_it","content_attributions":[{"type":"copyrighted_video","description":"Bipolar Disorder case study: Kayne West","author":"Aliyeh Seneca","organization":"","url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cuj_3FqbL0I","project":"","license":"other","license_terms":"Standard YouTube license"},{"type":"original","description":"Depression and Related Disorders: Apply It","author":"Antija Allen for Lumen Learning","organization":"Lumen Learning","url":"","project":"","license":"other","license_terms":"Standard YouTube License"}],"internal_book_links":[],"video_content":null,"cc_video_embed_content":{"cc_scripts":"","media_targets":[]},"try_it_collection":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1242"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7575,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1242\/revisions\/7575"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/1222"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1242\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=1242"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=1242"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/introductiontopsychology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=1242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}