Bipolar
List 3 symptoms of Mania
Psychotic episodes, unpredictable behavior, impaired judgement, irritability, impulsivity, suicidal, etc.
What was Bipolar Disorder originally called?
Manic Depression
What helps calm the amygdala, hypothalamus, and other areas of the brain?
Breathing/breathwork
(T/F) - Men are two times more likely to be diagnosed with depression than women.
False
What percentage of college students report to have experienced depressive symptoms?
44%
What are people with Bipolar 1 at risk for after a manic episode?
Depression
Anxiety
What do you need to experience in order to be diagnose with Bipolar I?
One full manic episode.
This technique helps reduce rumination and build momentum by encouraging small, goal-directed actions, even when motivation is low
behavioral activation
List 3 symptoms of Depression
Sleep problems, overwhelming thoughts, feelings of guilt/helplessness, suicidal ideation, fatigue, low self-esteem, etc.
What are the phases of treatment for depression?
Acute---Continuation---Maintenance
What do women with bipolar tend to struggle more with?
Alcohol use
Suicidality
Developing thyroid disease
How many people with bipolar are without treatment?
60% of people with bipolar are without treatment.
Benefits of CBT. List three.
Prevent and improve episodes, recognize signs and triggers for depression and/or mania, improve lifestyle and relationships, protect the individual, etc.
What are the two main neurotransmitter with depression
Serotonin & Norepinephrine
What is happening during the acute phase and how long does it last?
6-12 weeks
Trying to decrease symptoms
What do men with bipolar tend to struggle more with?
Legal challenges
Physical outbursts (can be at gym, intense activities, violence, etc)
Why was the term Bipolar Disorder changed from Manic Depression?
To differentiate Major Depressive Disorder from Bipolar Disorder.
How can we treat bipolar and/or depression? List 3.
Medications, psychotherapy, counselling, lifestyle changes, exercise, support from loved ones, etc.
Name one risk factor for depression?
Female--Adverse Childhood expereince--Stressful life--1st degree family member--Neuroticism--Other disorders (Anxiety, SU, PD)--Chronic or debilitating medical condition
What is happening during the continuation phase and how long does it last?
4-9 months
Prevention of relapse
Education, Pharmacological, Psychotherapy
What are Tactile Hallucinations?
Directs the person to take action
What are gustatory Hallucinations?
experiencing tastes
What can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy address?
Stigma behind depressive and/or manic episodes and relationship problems.
What are some comorbidities with depression?
Schizophrenia--substance abuse--eating disorder--anxiety--schizoaffective--borderline personality
What is happening during the maintenance phase and how long does it last?
1 year or more
treatment of further episodes