Symptoms
What is the most common symptom of Bipolar Disorder?
Dramatic Mood Swings
What is the most commonly prescribed medication?
Antidepressants
What percent of adults in the U.S. have Bipolar Disorder?
4.4%
Do genetic factors play a role in diagnosing Bipolar Disorder?
Yes.
Fill in the blank: A common symptom of Bipolar Disorder is a lack of _______ ________.
Social Awareness
What is Bright Light Therapy?
It is exposure to bright light up to 60 minutes a day to ease symptoms of depression.
What percent of children in the U.S. have Bipolar Disorder?
3%
What structures in the brain of someone diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder are smaller than normal?
Hippocampus, cerebellum, basal ganglia
When do verbal outbursts occur?
During manic episodes
What is the most effective combination of treatments?
Stabilizing Drugs and Therapy.
What percent likely are you to develop Bipolar Disorder if a close relative has it?
5-10%
True or False: Bipolar Disorder can come from abnormally smaller structures in the brain.
True.
What is it called when someone is dramatic and draws attention to themselves?
Flamboyance
What is Mindfulness based CBT?
A form of psychotherapy that combines meditative practices that cultivate mindfulness.
What percent likelihood are you to develop Bipolar Disorder if your identical twin has it?
40-70%
What irregularities in the brain cause issues with neurons firing, creating mania or depression?
Ion Activity
What does Bipolar Disorder look like?
Trick question! It looks different for everyone.
What does IPSRT stand for?
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy.
What percent likelihood are you to develop Bipolar Disorder without genetic factors?
2.8%
What are 3 chemicals in the brain that have abnormal activity in patients with Bipolar Disorder?
Norepinephrine, serotonin, glutamate, and dopamine.