Bipolar Affective Disorders (Manic Depression)
These illnesses are characterized by disturbances in mood. Depressive disorders include a spectrum of illnesses with persistently low mood, manifested by sleep disturbance, changes in appetite, crying spells, irritability, loss of interest in activities, feelings of guilt or hopelessness, trouble concentrating, or suicidal thoughts. Patients with bipolar affective disorder may also have episodes of depression but these are intermixed with episodes of mania, manifested by decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, pressured speech, impulsivity, distractibility, bizarre behaviors or thoughts, and hyperactivity.

• Major Depression
• Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Dysthymia
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• SAD
• Depression and Suicide

Publications:

• What is the difference between the blues and serious depression?

Health Library

• Depression And Its Symptoms
• Depression In Older Adults