Symptoms & Risk Factors
This is often blamed as being the largest risk factor for bipolar disorder, and not much can be changed about it. (Hint: The anwser has got something to do with our "duh-nuh!")
What are genetics?
The definition of bipolar disorder. (Do NOT google it, instead come up with what you think is the correct response. I will decide if it's close enough.)
What is a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression?
Which of the following would NOT be a good medication to take in order to help stabilize bipolar: mood stabilizers, steroids, atypical antipsychotics, or depressants?
What are steroids?
My work cited page. Also, this type of medication, commonly associated with depression, is a good medication to use to help calm bipolar, despite many common beliefs.
What is https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YN_ZmWCGMG9oSdux4RqDYdIsWNtLlyQPYH8OtJNIgVI/edit Also, what are antidepressants?
Despite being these type of people in a family, sometimes practically indentical, if one of them is born with bipolar disorder, it does not mean the other WILL have bipolar disorder.
What are (identical) twins?
If diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the person may experience several of these specific events that can last for any amount of time before switching back to their normal selves.
What are manic episodes?
There are many "triggers" that can influence one's episodes. They are inconsistent sleep patterns, major life events, toxic relationships, med side effects, and this.
What is drug/alcohol abuse (either acceptable)?
Two-part question: 1. T or F: Bipolar disease is lifelong. 2. What, besides medications, is the best form of treatment for bipolar disorder (bonus points if you can name the EXACT type.)
True, and what is therapy (psychotherapy/"talk therapy" for a bonus $200)
This is the likely hood of the population having bipolar. (Choose from Very Common, Fairly Common, Rare, or Hardly Existant.)
What is fairly common? (The statistics will be shown under Other Facts.)
What is depression in women and schizophrenia in men?
Of all the multiple types of diagnosis, which one isn't? (Bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic, induced by Cushing's disease, alcohol, stroke, or depression.)
What are those induced by depression? (While depression is a symptom, it is NOT an official diagnosis for bipolar. It falls under what of the mentioned above.)
This was found to be the result of a study about how psychosocial intervention benefits those with bipolar, particularly young children.
What is reducing the risk of early bipolar onset? (Also accepted: promoting adaptive thinking, creating more self-regulation, or simply reducing the possibility of bipolar.)
DAILY DOUBLE!! This is the main focus of psychotherapy, with certain treatments including family-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychoeducation.
What is providing support to those with bipolar disorder?
T OR F: People with bipolar disorder can switch often from depressive episodes to manic episodes.
What is false?
This is amount of the American population that is stated to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder every year. (Estimate, I will give points to the closest guess.) (Bonus for percentage included!!)
What is 5.7 million (and 2.6% of population)?
These are said to be different from a "normal" person, leading the bipolar person to act more abnormal. (Hint: The answer has something to do with the head.)
What are abnormal brain functions/structure? (Unusual brain waves or activity can also be accepted.)
This section of the brain is seemingly the most responsible for the "genetic mapping" of bipolar disorder. (Hint: These sections control language and cognitive functions like self-control.)
What are the brain's temporal and prefrontal regions?
This is the best way to provide care to a friend who has bipolar disorder.
What is support them?
This is the official age at which a person can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. (The team closest to the correct number will receive the points.)
There is actually no official answer here, but the common thought is not until age 18. Some can determine it as early as age 12, however. So, 12 can be "correct" here.
This is a side effect of untreated bipolar disorder, often classified as too much money being lost.
What is severe overspending? (Others include odd business ventures and sexual promiscuity.)
The difference between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder. (Hint: Consider how the different types of episodes might come into play for these.)
What are more mania episodes and less depressive episodes for I, and more depressive episodes and less mania episodes for II?
This is the main name of the time the origin of bipolar disorder occurs in adults. (Must get right name, only partial will receive 200 points.)
What is adolescent neurodevelopment? (Partial answers include: "adolescence," "child brain development", or "neurodevelopment." +100 for "childhood.")
Which of the following is another appropriate treatment for bipolar: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), sleep medications, supplements, and/or keeping a life chart/record of episodes? (Be careful with this one!!)
What is all of the above? (I told you to be careful!)
This is the real, official name of the very common bipolar test, despite many pseudonyms. (Give your best guess!)
What is N/A (there is NO official name.)
DAILY DOUBLE!! Which of the following people did NOT have bipolar disorder: Carrie Fisher, Mel Gibson, Demi Lovato, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, or Jimi Hendrix?
Who is Elvis Presley?