What mood state is marked by deep sadness?
Depression
What does a manic episode look like?
Intense energy and impulsivity
What can untreated bipolar look like?
Unstable or chaotic personal relationships or trouble keeping a job
Which gender is bipolar disorder more common in?
Women
True or False: Bipolar Disorder can be genetic
True
What is the less extreme high mood in BPD?
Hypomania
What can a bipolar depressive episode look like?
Feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activites
What can impulsive BPD look like?
They tend to act without thinking about consequences
What percent of adults in the U.S. have BPD?
2.8%
How is Bipolar I disorder diagnosed?
Having at least one manic episode and one hypomanic or depressive episode
What is the extreme high mood called?
mania
What can a psychotic episode look like?
Loss of contact with reality and delusions/hallucinations
What is high-functioning BPD?
People who have BPD but might not show many symptoms because they manage the emotions and behaviors internally
When is bipolar disorder usually diagnosed?
Early adulthood, around 25
How is Bipolar II diagnosed?
You've had at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode. But you've never had a manic episode.
How is bipolar disorder different than experiencing feelings of short-term sadness or depression?
BPD has more consistent low mood also with the highs
What are the 3 main signs in adolescents of bipolar disorder?
Periods of intense happiness or irritability, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite.
What is Cyclothymia?
The cycle between increased energy and low moods
What percent of kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with BPD?
1-3%
How is cyclothymia diagnosed?
At least 2 years (1 year in children/teens) many periods of hypomania symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms
What was Bipolar Disorder originally called?
Manic depression
What does the term "BPD eyes" mean?
People with bipolar may have a emotionally detached look in their eyes.
What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II
Bipolar I involves full-blown manic episodes, while Bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes, which are less intense than mania
What percent of people with bipolar go undiagnosed?
51%
What is the difference between hypomanic and manic episodes?
Mania is a more severe episode while hypomania is a milder, shorter version with similar symptoms