Mood Disorders
Dysthymia:Dysthymia is a disorder characterized by a depressive mood that lasts for more days than not for two years. Symptoms can include poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions and feelings of hopelessness.
Bipolar I Disorder:
One or more Manic or Mixed Episodes usually accompanied by a Major Depressive Episode. A major depressive episode is a period of at least two weeks during which there is a depressed mood or loss of interest in activities. A manic episode is a period of at least one week in which a person is abnormally irritable or elated. A manic episode can include inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, grandiose ideas or actions and increased involvement in pleasurable activities that can cause painful repercussions. A mixed episode includes characteristics of both manic and major depressive episode that occur more days than not for a period of at least one week.
**Note: This page is meant for informational purposes only. It is not a complete list of all disorders, but rather the most common disorders present in the youth that are served by the Turning Winds Residential Care Facility. For further understanding and information about any of the above disorders, please consult the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV-TR.