Which of the persons may be more prone to a mood disorder?

  • Which of the persons may be more prone to a mood disorder? Apply the most current DSM criteria.
  • What else would you need to know to diagnose a mood disorder? Apply the most current DSM criteria.
  • What are the primary causal factors of mood disorders?
  • If either of the persons were to be treated for a disorder, what are some of the treatment strategy risks or consequences?
  • Does the given life stage (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age) of the person impact your understanding of the causal factors or treatment strategy?
  • odule 3 focuses on mood disorders and suicide. This overview will set the stage for you to read about the details of the specific disorders in your assigned module readings.