True or False
In the U.S. The annual economic cost of bipolar disorder is 100 billion dollars.
False, it is actually 202 billion.
A negative connotation put on a person living with a disorder.
Stigma
What is the main characteristic of bipolar disorder?
Extreme mood changes, including episodes of mania
This medication is considered the "gold standard" for bipolar disorder.
Lithium
People who have bipolar disorder are usually diagnosed right away.
False
This rate is 9-20 years shorter for people living with bipolar, compared to those in the general population.
Life Expectancy Rate
What is the difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar ll disorder?
Pairing medication with < > is recommended and will help improve symptoms further.
Therapy
Weight gain is a common side effect of mood stabilizers.
True
These symptoms are what lead to a poorer quality of life for people living with bipolar disorder.
Depressive Symptoms
Which type of bipolar disorder is characterized by milder mood swings over a long period of time?
Cyclothymic Disorder
Besides Lithium, what are the other medications called used for bipolar disorder?
Mood Stabilizers