Childhood Depression and Bipolar Disorder — Chapter 10 Summary from Mash & Wolfe
Childhood Depression and Bipolar Disorder — Chapter 10 Summary from Mash & Wolfe What do mood disorders look like in children and teens? Chapter 10 of Child Psychopathology by Eric J. Mash, David A. Wolfe, and Katherine Nguyen Williams examines depressive and bipolar disorders in youth, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment strategies. These disorders significantly impact emotional development, daily functioning, and long-term well-being. Understanding Depressive Disorders in Youth Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in children often presents differently than in adults. While persistent sadness is a hallmark, irritability frequently replaces sadness in youth. Other symptoms include anhedonia (loss of interest), fatigue, cognitive impairments, and social withdrawal. Risk factors range from genetic vulnerability and neurochemical imbalances to family conflict and early trauma. Persistent Depressive Disorder (P-DD) , also known as dysthymia, features chronic l...