What are the primary causal factors of mood disorders?

  • What else would you need to know to diagnose a mood disorder? Apply DSM-IV-TR 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?

Write your initial response in 1“2 paragraphs.



 
 

 
 
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