Evaluate the impact of depression from a number of perspectives:
Worldwide prevalence
Lifetime prevalence
Gender prevalence
Costs to economy, society, family, and individual
Other psychological disorders
Identify some of the factors related to depression in adolescents. Compare how they are the same or different in children.
Define the "negative cognitive triad" and its role in the cognitive model of depression.
Answer the question of whether depression runs in families. Cite evidence to support your answer.
Discuss the three questions any theory that takes an evolutionary perspective to why depression exists need to address.
List the three specific approaches that have been taken to try to reduce the risk of relapse in depression.
State the primary classes of antidepressant medications. Describe how each works and what the advantages and disadvantages of each are.
Predict in what situations each of the following techniques is most effective in treating depression. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of each.
ECT
VNS
TMS
Considering the three psychological therapy approaches—dynamic, cognitive behavioral, and existential-humanistic-evaluate the primary focus of the therapy in regard to depression and describe what course the therapy typically follows in providing an effective treatment.
Describe the changes in mood for individuals with bipolar disorders.
State the important diagnostic criteria for bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder.
Cite evidence for the role that the following factors play in the development of bipolar disorder:
Genetic factors
Brain processes
Neurotransmitter dysregulation
Environmental factors
Cite evidence to show that mental illness is related to suicide.
Describe the cultural and gender differences that are associated with suicide, as well as the short-term and long-term factors related to suicide.
Propose some warning signs would you look for in a friend if you were concerned about suicide.