What is Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder?
serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking and behavior from the highs of mania on one extreme
Depressed mood most of the day, feeling sad or empty and tearful are what?
some symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
What are some treatments for Bipolar Disorder?
Provide assistance and support to patients
reduce symptoms of manic episodes
provide antidepressant medication.
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Paprika
Who is one person we've mentioned with Bipolar Depression in this presentation?
Fallon Carrington (dynasty)
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The Bonsai tree
Social Isolation is what?
Depressive episode symptom
What 3 things are part of the diagnosing process of bipolar disorder?
Initial assessment, psychological evaluation, and physical evaluation.
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Bismarck
What type of disorder is Bipolar Disorder?
mental disorder
What is reckless behavior and loss of self control?
Manic episode symptom
Who treats Bipolar Disorder?
Mental health professionals
What is the difference between mania and hypomania
People with Bipolar I experience manic episodes lasting about a week while people with Bipolar II experience hypomania which lasts only 4 days and is more subdued than that of Bipolar I. Often can be misdiagnosed as depression.
With treatment, what are people with bipolar disorder able to do?
live full and productive lives
How do undiagnosed people with bipolar disorder go about treating themselves?
Alcohol and drug abuse
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