Manic or Hypomanic?
This state lasts a minimum of FOUR days and does NOT cause severe impairment or psychosis.
What is hypomania?
This symptom involves GRAND delusions of talent, power, or special relationships
What is grandiosity (inflated self-esteem)?
This type of bipolar requires at least ONE full manic epsiode.
What is Bipolar I?
A form of treatment that aims to educate individuals about their conditions and help them identify triggers.
What is psychoeducation?
Characterized by severe functional impairment, dangerous decision-making, and often requires HOSPITALIZATION
What is mania?
This symptom is characterized by quick action on high-risk behaviors such as reckless spending.
What is impulsivity?
This bipolar disorder is defined by having hypomanic episodes and MAJOR depressive episodes, but never a full manic one.
What is Bipolar II?
What is a full manic episode?
This FEATURE automatically classifies the epsiode as MANIA, not hypomania.
What is psychosis?
This symptom is characterized by speaking very fast or jumping between topics.
What is rapid speech?
To be diagnosed as a manic episode, symptoms must last at least this long (unless hospitalization is required).
What is one week?
Commonly referred to as a "mood-stabilizer," this ELEMENT is a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder.
What is Lithium?