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This artist, known for his innovative contributions to music and fashion, rose to fame with albums like The College Dropout and Graduation.
Who is Kanye West
This treatment is used to treat depressive episodes, stabilize mood and manage symptoms. Often combined with a mood stabilizer or antipsychotic to prevent triggering manic episodes.
What are medication and antidepressants
This factor is believed to play a major role in the development of bipolar disorder, with family history and hereditary patterns
What is genetics
This mood state, often marked by feelings of extreme euphoria or irritability, is a key characteristic of bipolar disorder.
What is mania
This actress, known for her roles in Chicago, Traffic, and as the mysterious mother in Wednesday, has openly discussed her diagnosis with bipolar II disorder and her commitment to managing her mental health.
Who is Catherine Zeta Jones
This treatment focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours.
What is psychotherapy (talk therapy)
Research suggests that abnormalities in this part of the brain, such as changes in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, may contribute to mood regulation problems seen in bipolar disorder.
What is Brain Structure
This mood state, where individuals experience feelings of deep sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest, is commonly seen during the depressive episodes of bipolar disorder.
What is depression?
This singer and actress, known for her roles in Wizards of Waverly Place and hit songs like "Lose You to Love Me," has been open about her struggles with mental health, including her diagnosis with bipolar disorder
Who is Selena Gomez
This approach includes regular sleep patterns, stress management, exercise, and avoiding substance abuse, all of which can help stabilize mood and reduce the frequency of mood episodes.
What is a lifestyle and self care
This factor involves external influences such as stressful life events, trauma, or significant changes, which can trigger or worsen the symptoms of bipolar disorder in genetically predisposed individuals.
What is the enviorment
This symptom involves unusually high energy levels and a reduced need for sleep, often present during manic or hypomanic episodes.
What is insomnia or decreased need for sleep?
This Dutch painter, famous for works like Starry Night and Sunflowers, is believed to have struggled with mental health issues, possibly bipolar disorder, and may have experienced psychotic episodes during his lifetime.
Who is Van Gogh
This treatment severe cases or when other treatments have not been effective,
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
This factor, which involves the misuse of certain substances, can trigger mood swings and interfere with treatment in individuals with bipolar disorder.
What are drugs and alcohol
This symptom of bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme impulsivity or reckless behavior, such as excessive spending or making hasty decisions, often occurring during manic episodes.
What is impulsive or reckless behavior?
The lead singer of Nirvana, known for hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit," struggled with depression and was believed to have battled bipolar disorder before his tragic death in 1994.
Who is Kurt Cobain
This treatment if an individual is in danger of harming themselves or others or is unable to care for themselves due to the severity of symptoms, hospitalization may be necessary for stabilization and safety.
What is hospitalization
This factor involves changes in brain chemistry or function, where imbalances in neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine may contribute to the development of bipolar disorder.
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What is brain chemistry
This symptom involves feelings of grandiosity, where an individual may believe they have special abilities, talents, or importance, often seen during manic episodes.
What is inflated self-esteem or grandiosity?