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Review the two cases. Based on the information you learned from your assigned weekly readings from your textbook, respond to the following:
• Which of the persons may be more prone to a mood disorder? Apply the most current DSM criteria.
• What else would you need to know to diagnose a mood disorder? Apply the most current DSM criteria.
• What are the primary causal factors of mood disorders?
• If either of the persons were to be treated for a disorder, what are some of the treatment strategy risks or consequences?
• Does the given life stage (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age) of the person impact your understanding of the causal factors or treatment strategy?