Research based on mood disorders

Select one of the mood disorders–major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, double depression, cyclothymic disorder, or bipolar disorder–from Chapter 7.

Use the Research Analysis to complete this assignment.

Prepare a 1100-word paper that discusses research-based interventions to treat psychopathology.

Review and differentiate the characteristics of the selected disorder and discuss the research about intervention strategies for the disorder by completing the following:

  • Evaluate three peer-reviewed research studies using the Research Analysis.
  • Conceptualize the disorder using the using one of the psychological perspectives listed in the text.
  • Discuss the treatments or interventions that have been shown to be the most effective for your selected disorder. Why?

Cite at least five peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

refs and cite with journal sources only

 

 

 

 

 

preview of the answer..

Mood variations may occur because of different reasons including temporary changes in the hormonal concentrations in the blood systems of people. However, in some cases, the differences in the moods become so problematic that they qualify for the categorization of brain disorders. An example of such extreme mood swings that lead to clinical conditions is the common bipolar disorder. According to a research article by John M. Eisenberg, bipolar disorder can be defined as a severe brain disease that results in thorough mood swings. Bipolarr disorder is also called as manic-depressive disorder (Eisenberg, 2013). The disease …

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