1. Depression
   
   
1. Depressive disorders   
   
   
1. Major depression
   
   
2. Dysthymic disorder
   
   
3. Seasonal affective disorder
   
   
4. Postpartum depression
   
   
2. Explaining depression
   
   

1. Biological theories
   
   
1. Neurobiological  -- serotonin, norepinephrine, maybe dopamine
   
   
2. Neuroendocrine—cortisol
   
   

c.       Genetics

2. Psychological theories
   
   
1. Cognitive -- Beck’s cognitive triad, schemas
   
   
2. Helplessness and hopelessness, attributions
   
   
3. Sociocultural
   
   
1. Success promotes self-esteem, not vice versa
   
   
2. Learning to cope with failure is important
   
   
1. Treating depression
   
   
1. Biological treatments
   
   

1. Medication
   
   

1)      Tricyclics

2)      MAO inhibitors – dietary restrictions

3)      Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIS)

2. Electroconvulsive therapy
   
   
1. Psychological treatments
   
   
1. Cognitive  
            -- Aaron Beck interview and CBT used in adolescents (All Things Considered)
            -- Albert Ellis interview and REBT in action (All Things Considered)
   
   
2. Behavioral
   
   
3. Psychodynamic

               -- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

2. Bipolar
   
   
1. Bipolar disorders
   
   
1. Bipolar I
   
   
2. Bipolar II
   
   
3. Cyclothymia
   
   
2. Explaining bipolar disorders
   
   
1. Biological
   
   
1. Genetics
   
   
2. Biochemicals
   
   
2. Psychological
   
   
1. Stressful life events
   
   
2. Cognitive triad, schemas & attributions
   
   
3. Treatment
   
   
1. Medication
   
   
2. Psychological interventions