Risk Factors/statistics
True or False: Substance abuse or stress cause bipolar disorder.
False: they can trigger episodes of mania or depression but do not cause the disorder.
True or false: the depressive phase of someone with bipolar disorder looks similar to that with typical depression
True
What are the three types of mood disorders mentioned in the slideshows?
Depression, Dysthymic disorder and bipolar disorder
True or False:
There currently are no medications that help manage symptoms of bipolar disordeer
False: There are antipsychotics, anti depressant, anti anxiety and mood stabilizers that can help manage it.
Approximately what percent of people diagnosed with a mood disorder die by suicide?
approx. 7%
During which phase is it more common for someone to engage in risky behaviours?
the manic phase
What is a mixed episode in bipolar disorder?
when both manic and depressive episodes are present at the same time.
True or False: The older you are the more likely you are to have substance abuse disorder along side your bipolar disorder. (according to the analytic study)
False. Age was not seen to be a factor
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How many episodes of depression, mania or mixed states does the average person with bipolar disorder have throughout their lives?
10
What is the difference between type 1 bipolar disorder and type 2
Type 1: more severe manic phase
type 2: hypomania- less severe manic phase
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What is the difference between Depression and dysthymic disorder?
Symptoms of dysthymic disorder are generally less severe, but last longer.
Which gender is seen to have a higher risk of having a substance abuse disorder alongside their bipolar diagnosis? (according to the analytic study)
Males
True or False: 4-5% of adults develop bipolar disorder
False: 1-2% do
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What are two types of psychosis that might be seen in bipolar disorder?
Hallucinations and delusions
what is classified as rapid cycling?
having 4 or more episodes during a year
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True or False 35% of adults with bipolar disorder will develop a substance abuse disorder sometime during their lifetime
False: 50%