Assessment

I. Describe the presentation of common co-occurring types of mood disorders and name at least 3
causes, risks, and symptoms of the following mood disorders.

4. Dysthmia
5. Bipolar
2. Major Disorder
Depression 3. Mood Disorder
related to
1. Substance- Medical illnesses
induced mood
disorder

Figure 1: Part I - Assessment on Mood Disorders

Table 1 : Part II Assessment on Mood Disorder through Case Analysis

II. Case Analysis on Mood Disorder

Case:

Gaspar is a 21 -year-old who withdrew from college after experiencing episodes of

agitation during which he was brought to the attention of the University guard ("I
took the responsibility to pull multiple fire alarms in my dorm to ensure that the
alarms worked, given the life or death nature of fires"). He had changed his
academic major from engineering to philosophy. He increasingly had reduced his
sleep, spending long hours engaging his friends in conversations about reality's
nature. He had been convinced about the relevance of his ideas, frequently stating
that he was more educated, learned, and advanced than his professors. He told
others that he was on the verge of revolutionizing his new field. He grew
increasingly irritable and intolerant of any who disagreed with him. He also
increased the number of high-risk behaviors – drinking and engaging in sexual
relations that was unlike his previous history. At present, he has returned home
and has been placed on a mood stabilizer (after some time on an antipsychotic). His
psychiatrist is requesting adjunctive psychotherapy. Gaspar’s parents
acknowledged that Gaspar had early problems with anxiety during pre-
adolescence, followed by some periods of withdrawal and depression during
adolescence. His parents are eager to be involved in treatment, if appropriate.
Thus, they sought the help of a medical professional.

Answer the following questions:

1. Describe the type of mood disorder stated in the case scenario.

2. Name the symptoms of this mood disorder.
3. Name at least two adaptations or ways to deal with Gaspar having the mood
disorder.