Mental Illness: Understanding Mood Disorders - Part 1

Explore the world of clinical psychology and mental disorders in this 54-minute lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Psychology course. Delve into the identification and treatment of mood disorders, with a focus on bipolar disorder and depression. Learn about current diagnostic criteria and treatment practices. Examine behavioral criteria for assessing mental disorders, unipolar and bipolar disorders, depression statistics, and various theories and treatments including biological, cognitive, and interpersonal approaches. Gain valuable insights from Professor Susan Nolen-Hoeksema's expertise in this comprehensive overview of mental illness.