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Understanding & Treating Mood Disorders — Causes, Symptoms, and Evidence-Based Treatments | Chapter 6 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Mood disorders involve profound disturbances in emotional states, from the depths of depression to the highs of mania. In Chapter 6 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology , you’ll learn how unipolar and bipolar disorders are defined, what factors contribute to their development, and which treatments have the strongest evidence for effectiveness. This guide will help you master key concepts and prepare for exams. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer an audio-visual overview? Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture and watch the full Chapter 6 summary below. Defining Mood Disorders Mood disorders are classified as unipolar (depression only) or bipolar (alternating depressive and manic episodes). Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) features at least two weeks of low mood, anhedonia, cognitive impairment, and physical symptoms. Persistent Depressive...

10 Breakthrough Brain Disease Treatments That Could Change Neuroscience | Chapter 20 Summary from Neuroscience for Dummies In Chapter 20 of Neuroscience for Dummies (3rd Edition) , we explore ten of the most promising advancements in the treatment of brain-related disorders. From neural stem cells and gene therapy to neuroprosthetics and nanotechnology, this chapter dives into the future of neuroscience and mental health treatment. These innovations are already transforming how conditions like Parkinson’s, depression, epilepsy, and blindness are approached—and they may soon redefine the boundaries of brain healing and cognitive enhancement. This article builds on our Last Minute Lecture podcast summary. Watch the video below and subscribe to our channel for more in-depth breakdowns of every chapter in this textbook. 1. Neural Stem Cell Therapy Neural stem cells have the unique ability to regenerate damaged brain tissue. Researchers are exploring how these cells might repl...