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1 Western Compressed Time Frame BScN Program N2600b Mental Health Care Week 4: Mood Disorders Overview Mood disorders generally include depressive (uni-polar) and manic-depressive (bipolar) disorders (Rupcich, 2019) and are considered one of the greatest disease burdens in both developing and developed countries worldwide (World Health Organization, 2009). Common to mood disorders are feelings of sadness, emptiness or irritability, combined with physical and cognitive changes. Mood disorders are associated with reduced quality of life and with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Of most concern is the increased risk of suicidality (Rupcich, 2019). A combination of pharmacological interventions alongside non- pharmacological treatments is common, and both are aimed at optimizing function and maximizing quality of life of patients and their families. Rupcich, C. (2019). Depressive, bipolar and related disorders. (4 th ed.). In W. Austin, D. Kumyk, C.A. Peternelj-Taylor, & M.A. Boyd (Eds.), Psychiatric and mental health nursing for Canadian practice (4 th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. World Health Organization. (2009). The global burden of disease: 2004 update . Geneva, Switzerland: Author. Goals: Learners will have the opportunity to:  increase awareness of the experiences of clients and families living with mood disorder  understand the DSM-V designations, and diagnostic criteria for clinical depression and mood disorders.  iprove self-awareness of personal attitudes, feelings and beliefs about depression or bipolar disorders.  identify therapeutic approaches and strength-based nursing care for mood disorders.  become aware of the correlation of medical illness and depression or bipolar disorders. In Preparation Read: Rupcich, C. (2019). Depressive, bipolar and related disorders. (4 th ed.). In W. Austin, D. Kumyk, C.A. Peternelj-Taylor, & M.A. Boyd (Eds.). (pp. 474-507). Psychiatric and mental health nursing for Canadian practice (4 th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Western Compressed Time Frame BScN Program, N2600 Mental Health Care, Winter 2022