Causes
Emotional
Mood Disorders
The characteristic symptom of Bipolar Disorder
Mood Swings
Percent ratio of men vs. women who have bipolar disorder
This rapper is well known for his manic outbursts
Kanye West
This medicine is also found in batteries
Lithium (Mood Stabilizer)
Neurological
Psychotic Disorders
Episodes: Elevated energy, jumpy, wired
Manic Episode
Most prevalent age range
18-29
This singer who was also in Camp Rock is also known for her outbursts online
Demi Lovato
This medicine helps with depression
anti-depressants
Genetics
Family History
Depressive Episode
Reduction in lifespan
9.2 years
This lead singer of a rock band struggled with bipolar disorder before committing suicide in 1991
Kurt Cobain
This therapy focuses on identifying unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replacing them with healthy, positive beliefs and behaviors.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Poor Choices
Substance Misuse
Episodes: Feeling of elevated importance
Manic Episode
Likelihood to commit suicide ?/?
1/5
This 20th century singer known for the song "My Way" and "Fly Me to the Moon", struggled with this disorder during his musical career
Frank Sinatra
This therapy is focused on being supported by your close ones
Family-focused therapy
Situation, upbringing
Environmental Factors
Episodes: Restlessness
Depressive Episode
Amount of people living with bipolar disorder worldwide
40 million
This Prime Minister for the United Kingdom struggled with Bipolar Disorder during WW2
Winston Churchill
This hard drug has been shown to ease symptoms of depression and reduce thoughts of suicide.
Ketamine