INFORMATION
True or false?
Can kids have bipolar disorder?
Yes!
The disorder doesn't just happen to adults. It turns up in children and teens, too.
Those who have Bipolar disorder of experience what?
They often experience drastic and very extreme mood shifts.
Name one type of treatment for bipolar disorder.
One of the following:
-Psychological Treatment
-Medicine
-Education
True or False?
About 1% of people have experienced bipolar disorder in the past year.
True.
About 1% of Canadians will experience bipolar disorder (or “manic depression”)
Bipolar disorder can be fatal.
Yes
Bipolar disorder is what type of disorder?
A mood disorder.
What are the two types of symptoms for Bipolar Disorder?
Manic and Depressive symptoms.
What type of treatment requires you to use Lithium pills?
Medicine
Statistics say that ____percent of adult Canadian population suffer from bipolar disorder
3%
Is there a cure for bipolar disorder?
No!
What is mania?
An elevated mood
Name the 3 manic symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Answers...
-Euphoria
-Rapid Speech
-Increased Physical Activity
What type of treatment requires Psycho-education?
Psychological Treatment
What was the percentage of those who see Bipolar Disorder as an interference with a person's daily activities/life?
86.9% or 87% is correct
Can bipolar disorder be diagnosed by a routine laboratory test such as a blood test?
NOOOOOOO!!!!!
Another term that has been previously used for bipolar disorder is ___________________.
Manic Depression
Name the three Depressive symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
Answer...
-Fatigue
-Chronic pain with unknown causes
-Sadness/Hopelessness
What type of treatment causes blurred vision, dry mouth, and weight gain?
Anti-psychotic Medicines
Nearly 11 out of 13 Canadians who reported symptoms that met the 12-month criteria for bipolar disorder (86. 9%) reported that.....
The condition interfered with their lives.
True or False?
Can Bipolar Disorder run-in families?
True!
Yes or No?
Do we know the cause of Bipolar Disorder? Explain why?
No! We don't know exactly what causes bipolar disorder, but researchers think it may be caused in part by an imbalance in brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters. Genetics also plays a part.
Part of the Manic symptom of Bipolar disorder what happens when you go through Euphoria?
The following answers are correct....
- They experience happiness and accomplishment.
- Get involved in 'goal-oriented' projects and they feel unstoppable
- They get distracted very easily.
- They will happy in every situation, whether its happy or sad.
What lifestyle changes (Name 3) can a person make to help cope with their Bipolar Disorder
Possible Answers:
-Exercise
-Outdoor and indoor activities
-Improve Diet
-Getting more sleep
-Surrounding yourself with good people
-Etc.
How many people with bipolar disorder have a relapse in the first year? [This was not discussed think this thoroughly:)]
a)10 percent
b)20 percent
c)40 percent
The correct answer is 40 percent.....
About 40 percent relapse in the first year and almost 75 percent over five years. Relapse often occurs when a person has stopped taking medication or the medication no longer works.
True or False?
Does Bipolar Disorder normally start before the age of 35?
This is true. Bipolar disorder usually starts before the age of 35. Often, it begins in young adulthood.