Name 3 different kinds of treatment someone can try if they have depression.
Changes in sleep • Changes in appetite • Lack of concentration • Loss of energy • Lack of interest • Low self- esteem • Hopelessness • Changes in movement • Physical aches and pains
Name 3 treatments that can help someone with Bipolar and explain why they are so helpful.
Medications (antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics) Psychotherapy (CBT, family focused therapy) Self-management and education Mind/ body/ spirit approaches (meditation, faith, prayer)
Name 5 symptoms of depression
Changes in sleep • Changes in appetite • Lack of concentration • Loss of energy • Lack of interest • Low self- esteem • Hopelessness • Changes in movement • Physical aches and pains
Name 3 symptoms of mania and 3 symptoms of depression
Mania: Excitement, Euphoria, Delusions, Irritability, Unpredictable behaviors, Impaired judgement Depression: Changes in sleep, Changes in appetite, Lack of concentration, Loss of energy, Lack of interest, Low self- esteem, Hopelessness, Changes in movement, Physical aches and pains
What is the difference between Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Unspecified Bipolar?
Bipolar I Disorder: You must have at least one manic episode and one major depressive episode • Bipolar II Disorder: You must have a major depressive episode lasting at least two weeks and at least one hypomanic episode, but never experience a full manic episode • Bipolar Disorder unspecified: someone experiences significant abnormal mood elevations but does not meet the criteria for bipolar I, II, or cyclothymia