Causes of Bipolar Disorder and Prevalence
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This paper will discuss bipolar disease and is also called manic-depressive illness. It will discuss the causes and prevalence of bipolar disease. It will also discuss the signs of symptoms of the disease. The diagnosis and treatment of bipolar will be discussed. Several studies are included in this paper. Causes of Bipolar Disorder and Prevalence The causes of bipolar disease vary between individuals. Available research indicates that genetic courses account for up to 90% of the reported cases (Fagiolini et al., 2013). It indicates there is a strong connection to hereditary components. Studies interested in genetics reveal the cause of this medical condition manifests in the candidate and chromosomal regions. The connection has currency because the regions are the main areas where the disease occurs. The disease tends to manifest in families, and research shows some people are likely to develop the disease more than others. For instance, children with a sibling or parent who suffers from bipolar disorder are likely to contract the disease more than those who from a family without a history of the disease. However, this does not mean that children from a family with the disease must develop it. Current technological advances in genetic research are improving the understanding of bipolar disease. The research uses a database to link genes that influence its cause with visible signs. There are also studies into diseases with similar symptoms, and this will help reveal a lot about the disease. The common symptoms scientists are concentrating their research on are schizophrenia and depression. The objective is to single out genetic differences that ultimately increase the person’s chances of suffering from the disease. Findings from ... ... middle of paper ... ..., Forgione, R., Maccari, M., Cuomo, A., Morana, B., Dell'osso, M., & ... Rossi, A. (2013). Prevalence, chronicity, burden and borders of bipolar disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 148, 161-169. Kanske, P., Heissler, J., Schönfelder, S., Forneck, J., & Wessa, M. (2013). Neural correlates of emotional distractibility in bipolar disorder patients, unaffected relatives, and individuals with hypomanic personality. American Journal of Psychiatry, 170, 1487-1496. Nery, F., Monkul, E.S., & Lafer, B. (2013). Gray matter abnormalities as brain structural vulnerability factors for bipolar disorder: A review of neuroimaging studies of individuals at high genetic risk for bipolar disorder. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 47, 1124-1135. Phillips, M., & Kupfer, D. (2013). Bipolar disorder diagnosis: Challenges and future directions. Lancet, 381, 1663-1671.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the paper will discuss bipolar disease, which is also called manic-depressive illness, and the causes and prevalence of the disease.
- Explains that bipolar patients experience extreme emotional states that manifest in discrete periods known as mood episodes.
- Describes the symptoms of manic bipolar, including irritability, rapid talking, attempting to take on challenges, and being restless.
- Explains that patients with bipolar depression exhibit sustained periods of hopelessness, sadness, and loss of interests in activities, including sexual urges.
- Explains that diagnosis can only happen if a person experiences changes in moods or emotions. bipolar 1, bipolar ii, bp-nos, and cyclothymic conditions can be severe or mild depending on treatment and response to medication.
- Explains that bipolar disorder is a special case that requires specialized attention and treatment. understanding the disease is necessary to diagnose and treat it.
- Reviews neuroimaging studies of individuals at high genetic risk for bipolar disorder. australian and new zealand journal of psychiatry, 47, 1124-1135.
- Explains that bipolar disease manifests in the candidate and chromosomal regions, indicating a strong connection to hereditary components.
- Explains that bipolar can go unnoticed for a long time, but there is no cure for it. treatment helps to alleviate the severity of the disease by alleviating suffering.
- Summarizes the systematic review of the literature on bipolar disorder in primary care patients with depression or other psychiatric complaints.
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- Finding the Light in the Dark with Bipolar Disorderexplanatory essayOf all psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder is the most common, affecting between one and two million Americans (Spearing). While it affects males and females equally, there are a few distinctions that can be made about those who do have it. Amongst men, early onset bipolar disorder is more frequent while there is higher rate of rapid cycling, mixed states, and cyclothymia in women (Wurztel 28-31). Also, according to one survey, an estimated 59% of bipolar patients experienced their first symptoms when they were children or adolescents (Harakas G2). Studies show that bipolar disorder occurs in 1% of all age groups (Bipolar Survivor). Evanston Northwestern Hospital claims, “There is some indication that the incidence of bipolar disorder may be increasing.”
In this essay, the author
- Explains that bipolar disorder has become one of the leading forms of mental illness in the united states. the negative effects occur due to a lack of proper diagnosis.
- Explains that bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes extreme emotional changes and shifts in mood. it causes alternate periods of mania and depression.
- Explains that of all psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder is the most common, affecting between one and two million americans.
- Explains that bipolar disorder is a disease separate from many other types of mental illnesses. bipolar i sufferers experience extreme periods of mania coupled with depression.
- Explains the second type of bipolar disorder, known as bipolar ii, where people experience recurrent bouts of depression without the psychotic episodes of mania.
- Explains that medicated mania, or bipolar iii, is the third type of bipolar disorder. it's the direct result of drug treatment or electroconvulsive therapy for depression. misdiagnosis results in the prescription of anti-depressants.
- Explains that cyclothemia, or rapid cycling, is characterized by intense changes in mood occurring more frequently than what is typically expected in bipolar disorder.
- Explains the criteria that must be met to properly diagnose bipolar disorder, such as depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities, insomnia, hypersomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and recurrent thoughts of death.
- Explains that a significant amount of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in fact are bipolar.
- Explains that bipolar disorder is primarily biological rather than psychological, and that it runs in families.
- Explains that medical research is trying to find a connection between the illness and chemical deficits with the brain cells.
- Explains that magnetic resonance imaging (mri) and positron emission tomographic (pet) scans show structural abnormalities called unidentified bright objects (ubos) in the brains of many manic-depressives.
- Explains that bipolar disorder can cause developmental delays, marital and family problems, disturbances in occupational settings including job loss, and financial difficulties.
- Explains that while most of the effects of bipolar disorder are negative, there is one positive effect that deserves mention.
- Explains that bipolar disorder does not necessarily indicate an inability to maintain a high-standing job position. manic depressive executives are represented among the ranks of the united states’ most brilliant entrepreneurs.
- Opines that an inspiration to those who suffer from this debilitating disease may be the mentioning of some well-known writers and artists in the past that suffered from what we know today as bipolar disorder.
- Explains that with advances in medical research and technology, there are several options available to help treat bipolar disorder. one of the most widely used prescription drugs is lithium.
- Explains that depression is treated with anti-depressants that are usually used with a mood stabilizer. prozac, paxil, wellbutrin, and effexor are the most common.
- Explains that mood stabilizers are used to treat manic depression, but their exact functions within the brain are unknown. the use of these drugs in treating bipolar disorder was discovered accidentally.
- Explains that antipsychotics work by binding to dopamine receptors in the brain and thus preventing over stimulation from the neurotransmitter. because of the wide variety of prescription medications available today, it is easy for patients to find those medicines that are best suited for them with minimal side effects.
- Explains that psychotherapy is a second approach to treating bipolar disorder.
- Explains that psychotherapy may also involve the use of behavior modification. cbt emphasizes the acquisition of emotional problem-solving skills and requires insight, motivation, and the capacity to concentrate.
- Describes electro-convulsive shock therapy as a treatment for bipolar disorder. the patient's brain is stimulated using electrodes placed at precise locations on their head.
- Explains that bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects not only patients but also their family, friends, and co-workers. patience and willingness to participate in treatment and therapy are keys in helping to overcome the problem.
- Explains the american academy of child and adolescent psychiatry. bipolar disorder.
- Reviews bipolar survivor.com: it takes both sunshine and rain... to make a rainbow.
- Describes fireman, bruce, and divalproex's study on suicide risk in bipolar disorder.
- Opines that bipolar disorder affects about 1 million children, according to the sun sentinel.
- Explains keith, gwendolyn puryear, ellen mcgrath, nancy felipe russo, and bonnie r. strickland's women and depression: risk factors and treatment issues.
- Analyzes dr. thomas stuttaford's "mania that inspired a genius." the times, 29 may 2003.
- Describes the strengths and limits of a bipolar/unipolar self-help group.
- Explains wurztel, elizabeth, prozac nation: young and depressed in america, new york: houghton mifflin company, 1994.
3510 wordsRead More - Bipolar Disorderexplanatory essayIt is generally understood that everyone has good and bad days. A phrase people are familiar with is "everyone has their ups and downs". Most people, to a certain extent, are able to control their moods, whether it is good or bad. However, people who suffer from bipolar disorder sometimes are unable to control their moods. People with bipolar disorder experience sudden and, at times, severe mood swings, shifting from manic to depressive moods. Bipolar disorder is not gender bias; both men and women are equally susceptible to it (3). About 1% of adults and children suffer from bipolar disorder, but this figure is probably not accurate because bipolar disorder is difficult to detect and is often misdiagnosed. The misdiagnosis often leads to the mistreatment of the disease (1).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that people with bipolar disorder experience sudden and severe mood swings, shifting from manic to depressive moods.
- Explains that people affected with bipolar disorder suffer from both mania and depression, experiencing manic symptoms, and then suddenly experiencing depressive symptoms. the duration of episodes vary from person to person.
- Explains that bipolar disorder can be classified into two categories, depending on the severity. rapid cycling is similar to rapid cycling except the episodes occur more often.
- Explains that there is a genetic component linked to bipolar disorder. first-degree relatives are seven times more likely to develop it.
- Explains that molecular genetic researches hypothesize the cause may be abnormally programmed death among cells within the brain.
- Explains that the function of certain neurotransmitters has also been studied in relation to bipolar disorder. treatments for mania block the calcium channels of cell membranes.
- Explains that mood stabilizers, anxiolytics and anti-depressants are used to treat bipolar disorder.
- Opines that bipolar disorder makes us reexamine the concept of brain=behavior.
1068 wordsRead More - Bipolar Disorder Essayexplanatory essayBipolar disorder also known as manic-depressive illness is a mental condition in which it alters a person’s mood, as well as their overall level of energy to accomplish activities throughout the day. Bipolar disorder is an extremely serious illness that may inhibit career advancements, healthy relationships, and a person’s overall performance in school. Bipolar disorder is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, and in many cases this illness is passed through a family’s gene pool. Although we know important key aspects of bipolar disorder, the causes are not completely understood. “During the manic phase, people with bipolar disorder are typically over talkative, overactive, elated, and lack the need to sleep or rest” (Myers, 2011, p. 662). Childhood bipolar disorder has become a controversial topic. Professional have continued to view bipolar disorder as an illness occurring after puberty, and in many repeated cases during adulthood (Reddy & Atamanoff, 2006). Due to the lack of training of many professionals, misdiagnoses have become frequent in children with bipolar diso...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition that affects people's mood and energy. it is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain.
- Explains that there is a great deal of controversy surrounding the increased diagnoses of bipolar disorder among children.
540 wordsRead More - Biological Causes Of Bipolar Disorderexplanatory essayBipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a complex disorder in which the core feature is disturbance in mood. Major mood disorder affects 20 percent of the population and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. There are four types of bipolar disorders: bipolar I, bipolar II, bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (BDNOS), and cyclothymic disorder. Bipolar I is the most serious of bipolar disorders due to full manic episodes. Scientist are studying the possible causes of bipolar disorder, and most agree there is no single cause. Some possible cause maybe biological causes, such as genetics and brain structure. Using molecular biology to examine possible genetic factor linked bipolar disorder to genes on chromosomes
In this essay, the author
- Explains that bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a complex disorder in which the core feature is disturbance in mood.
275 wordsRead More - Borderline Personality Disorder Case Studyopinionated essayThe existent literature suggests that a person with BPD would be more likely to receive a diagnosis of another mental disorder compared to a person without the disorder. It seems, that bipolar disorder (BD) among BPD individuals is frequently reported. A recent study assessed
In this essay, the author
- Explains that borderline personality disorder (bpd) is considered one of the most complex personality disorders due to its presentation and high co-morbidity with other mental disorders.
- Opines that bipolar disorder (bd) among bpd individuals is frequently reported. a recent study assessed the co-morbidity of both bipolar disorder type 1 and bi
- Opines that the high rates of co-morbidity between bd and bpd have implications for interventions targeting patients with the disease.
- Explains that although bpd literature is broad, there is limited evidence regarding sex differences in the expression of symptoms for the disorder.
- Opines that treatment and prevention approaches may benefit from these findings, targeting specific symptoms for women and men at risk or who have been diagnosed with bpd. sex differences raise questions about underlying biological characteristics unique to each sex.
- Explains that environmental and biological factors play an important role in the development of bpd. however, limited research has examined specific childhood abuse subtypes and their relationship with it.
- Opines that prevention and treatment strategies for individuals with bpd or childhood emotional abuse history may benefit from these findings, as they could include specific training in emotional regulation processes.
- Explains that specific brain structures including the insula and the amygdala have been suggested to be involved in perception of emotions such as disgust.
- Opines that the findings of this study raise questions whether specific brain structures or their connections can explain the expression of symptoms in disorders like bpd.
- Explains that white matter tissue connects brain regions and structures. limited neuroimaging studies have highlighted the importance of connective paths in the brain in pathogenesis of disorders such as bpd.
- Opines that the findings in this study highlight the importance of further neuroimaging studies for understanding the underlying biological mechanisms of bpd.
- Opines that the main impact of bpd research may be seen in future treatment and prevention strategies targeted to patients with this disorder. neuroimaging research seems to be a growing area of interest.
- Compares the onset of major depressive episodes for co-morbid bd/bpd with a lifetime posttraumatic stress disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder.
- Analyzes the prevalence of suicidal/self-mutilation behaviour, affective instability, chronic feelings of emptiness, inappropriate/intense anger, and stress-related paranoid ideation.
- Explains that the study included 243 university students and 85.6% of these were females. demographic variables including age, gender and level of education were not associated with bpd severity.
- Explains that the study included 50 women (25 healthy controls and 25 diagnosed with bpd) who completed a few self-report questionnaires and underwent neuroimaging studies.
- Explains that all participants in the study underwent magnetic resonance imaging and self-report questionnaires for depression, mania, experiences of childhood trauma and bpd symptomatology.
1560 wordsRead More - Bipolar Disorder Case Studyexplanatory essayAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks”. Furthermore, in this paper I will be discussing bipolar disorder and a case involving a woman named Mary. Mary is a middle-aged Caucasian woman that is married and I’m assuming is living in mental institution because in her interview she explains that her husband came to visit and she fought him so he would leave. Aside from her living situation, Mary tells the interviewer that her mother had cancer of the spinal cord when Mary was 11 years old and was later paralyzed and died 61 years later. While watching
In this essay, the author
- Explains that bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
- States that bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adults, or about 2.6% of the u.s. population age 18 and older every year.
- Explains that a manic episode is characterized by an elevated, expansive or unusually irritable mood for at least one week. people describe it as feeling euphoric, "on top of the world," and being able to do or accomplish anything.
- Explains that mentalhelp.net states that the manic aspect of bipolar disorder is associated with depressive episodes. major depressive episodes may be irritable and agitated.
- Explains that people with bipolar disorder display many different signs and symptoms, such as feeling sad, down, empty, or hopeless.
- Explains that bipolar disorder can be present even when mood swings are less extreme. during a hypomanic episode, an individual may feel very good, be highly productive, and function well.
- Explains that suicide, homicide, and substance abuse are issues that are to be thought about when dealing with a person with mental illness.
- Explains that bipolar disorder patients of both sexes show much higher rates of substance use than the general population.
- Explains that psychotherapy is often recommended as a standard treatment option for people with undiagnosed bipolar disorder.
- Explains that mary is a middle-aged caucasian woman living with bipolar disorder. she tells the interviewer that her mother had cancer of the spinal cord when she was 11 years old.
- Analyzes mary's manic and depressive stages of bipolar disorder, and her disorganized behavior and mood changes during the interview.
- Opines that mary could commit suicide, homicide, and substance abuse because she confessed to beating up her husband for something so simple.
1513 wordsRead More - Polypharmacy Theoryargumentative essayThe direct association between increasingly limiting definitions of BPD and the indicators of clinical validity, including number of episodes, chronicity, symptom severity, impairment, comorbidity, and treatment,1,34-?36provides evidence of the underlying dimensional nature of bipolar illness. For example, the severity of work impairment increased from 19.8% for subthreshold BPD to 47.5% for BP-II to 62.3% for BP-I, and the severity of manic/hypomanic episodes rose from 31.5% for subthreshold BPD to 55.4% for BP-II to 70.2% for BP-I. Likewise, the mean age at onset ranged from 18.2 years for BP-I to 20.3 years for BP-II to 22.2 years for the subthreshold BPD subgroup, and the estimated average numbers of lifetime episodes were 77.6 for BP-I, 63.6 for BP-II, and 32.0 for subthreshold BPD. Although these retrospective estimates may reflect recall prejudice to some extent, they are still within the range of estimates reported in prospective studies and family studies.37,38?Since the mean age at onset of BPD occurs at one of the most critical periods of educational, occupational, and social development, its consequences often lead to lifelong disability. Not only does the disorder begin at an early age but affected individuals spend an average of a decade of their lives in episodes of
In this essay, the author
- Explains that polypharmacy is the use of multiple drugs to treat a single condition. the american society of health-system pharmacists (ashp) aims to increase the degree to which pharmacists help individual hospital inpatients achieve optimal medication use.
- Describes the specific aims of the study, which is to implement a pharmacist managed discussion service for patients with bipolar disorder, most recent episode depressed, to determine the definition of complex or high risk medication regimen, and to confirm the hypothesized inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Explains that patients will be interviewed by the pharmacist for past medication histories, adverse events, medication adherence, previous hospitalizations and diagnosis, allergies, substance abuse, medical history, and sleep pattern.
- Explains that patient distribution across the treatment groups will be defined by evidence-based medication regimen criteria and the association between treatments and outcomes (frequency of readmission data, obedience to medications and follow-up appointments, current functioning and productivity, length of stay, and symptom rating scales).
- Explains that people with bipolar disorder experience periods of intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and uncommon behaviors. these distinct periods are called?mood episodes.
- Explains that proper diagnosis and treatment help people with bipolar disorder lead healthy and productive lives. talking with a doctor or other qualified mental health professional is the first step.
- Explains that treatment helps people with bipolar disorder get better control of their mood swings and other symptoms.
- Explains that different types of medications can help control symptoms of bipolar disorder. an individual may need to try many different medications before finding one that works best.
- Explains that psychotherapy can provide support, education, and direction to people with bipolar disorder and their families.
- Describes the ncs-r as a nationally representative survey of mental disorders in english-speaking household residents 18 years and older in the continental united states.
- Explains that cidi/dsm-iv?diagnoses of anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders were assessed using organic exclusion rules and diagnostic hierarchy rules. impulse-control disorder diagnoses were not validated.
- Explains how the 2-part actuarial method, similar to kaplan-meier, assumes constant conditional risk of onset at a given year of life across cohorts.
- Explains that lifetime prevalence estimates are 1.0% for bp-i, 1.1%, 2.4% for subthreshold bpd, and 4.4% overall.
- Explains that the median age at onset of the first manic/hypomanic or major depressive episode is between the late teens and the early 40s for all 3 disorders, with the increase in cumulative lifetime prevalence being fairly linear.
- Explains that the sociodemographic correlates of bpd in the ncs-r are modest in magnitude but consistent across the spectrum. bipolar disorder is inversely related to age and educational level and elevated in previously married individuals.
- Explains that lifetime comorbidity with other?dsm-iv/cidi disorders was reported by most respondents with a history of threshold (95.8%-97.7%) and subthreshold (88.4%) bpd.
- Compares the proportion of patients receiving psychiatric vs general medical treatment and those receiving unsuitable medication.
- Opines that the limitations of the study should be well-thought-out when interpreting the findings.
- Explains that the results provide the first nationally representative us general population prevalence estimates of subthreshold bpd. the lower ncs-r bp-i prevalence estimate was confirmed by the clinical reappraisal study.
- Analyzes how the insertion of symptom severity measures demonstrates the validity of the spectrum concept of bipolarity.
- Explains that most ncs-r respondents with threshold (87.1%-91.5%) or subthreshold (67.8%) bpd reported lifetime treatment for emotional problems, but only a few received proper medication.
- Explains that bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, causes uncommon shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
- Explains that a mood episode can include symptoms of both manic and depressive symptoms. bipolar disorder can be present even when mood swings are less intense.
- Explains that bipolar disorder symptoms are like other illnesses, which can make it tough for a doctor to diagnose.
- Explains that anxiety disorders and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) are often diagnosed amongst people with bipolar disorder.
- Explains that scientists are studying the possible causes of bipolar disorder, and that many factors contribute to the illness.
- Advises to talk to a doctor or pharmacist to understand the risks and benefits of the medication.
- Explains that electroconvulsive therapy can provide relief for people with severe bipolar disorder who have not been able to recover with other treatments.
- Explains that the research is intended to explain the brain mechanisms mediating irritability in dmdd, anxiety disorders, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and bd.
- Explains that bipolar disorder has a spectrum of expression that is significantly more common than the 1% bp-i prevalence usually found in population surveys.
- Evaluates the prevalence of subthreshold bpd in a probability sample of the us.
- Explains that the ncs-r diagnoses are based on version 3.0 of the world health organization's composite international diagnostic interview (cidi).
- Explains that lifetime and 12-month treatment were assessed by the specialty of the health care professional, including psychiatrists, other mental health professionals, general medical providers, human services, and complementary and alternative medicine providers.
- Explains that the ymrs 12-month episode severity was rated as severe in a higher proportion of bp-i. manic/hypomanic episodes were classified as either severe or moderate across the spectrum.
- Explains that lifetime treatment of emotional problems by the time of the interview was reported by 80.1% of respondents with lifetime bpd.
- Concludes that the prevalence estimate of subthreshold bpd in the ncs-r is broadly consistent with the findings of 2 large community epidemiologic surveys in europe.
- Argues that clinically significant subthreshold bpd is at least as common as threshold, but lack of recognition of underlying bipolarity leads to few receiving appropriate treatment.
6659 wordsRead More - Causes Of Bipolar Disorderopinionated essayBipolar disorder; formerly known as manic depression can be defined as a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression. This disorder has a substantial effect on an individual's mood. If the individuals are not taking their medication as advised by their respected doctor then the disorder can consume their life. People who suffer from this disorder have a hard time with regulating their emotions. A bipolar episode can last for about a week for an individual, but with the proper steps they can keep their actions, and emotions in check. Being bipolar is experiencing extremes you can be happy, which they refer to being in this state as mania.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that alicia has precautions in place to keep her in check, and accountable. she has trustworthy friends that let her know if she is not acting like herself.
- Opines that alicia is lucky to come from a family that did not judge her for her actions, and refused to seek help for their daughter because that does not always happen.
- Opines that black people seek more mental health care than white people, and that the government benefits from having people pay for treatment.
- Defines bipolar disorder as a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
1553 wordsRead More - Essay On Bipolar Suicideopinionated essayA large amount of considerable data has been collected to support this theory. The focus will be on adults with Bipolar Disorder and the link with substance abuse on whether the suicide rates increase. A goal of this study is to Examine Bipolar Disorder, which is a serious mental illness and effects more than 60 million individuals each year. The symptoms include mood swings with periods of high energy and low energy. In between the two extreme moods, individuals with Bipolar can experience a normal state with and without treatment. Because there are two different poles of the moods, such as escalated amounts of energy and a sluggish state, the periods of the highs of Bipolar Disorder and the extreme lows of Bipolar Disorder contribute to the name of Bipolar, two different moods that alternate without a consistent schedule. The alternating moods contribute to unrealistic grandiose ideas such as overconfidence and dramatic issues of depressive states of
In this essay, the author
- Opines that most of the academic research approach is primary quantitative studies.
- Explains that mental illness affects more than 60 million people in the united states. the correlations between mental illnesses and physical health link higher rate of suicide.
- Explains the intent of the proposed study is to learn about how bipolar patients are affected in combination with substance abuse.
- Opines that it is important to examine the co-morbid link between these factors to adequately help individuals with bipolar live a healthy, normal life and increase education on treatment plans and medication availability.
700 wordsRead More - Bipolar Disorderexplanatory essayMental Health Association (2001) a specific genetic link to bipolar disorder has not been found.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that depression, anxiety, and suicide can lead to suicide if not treated.
- Describes the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder.
- Describes the five or more times present during a two week period and the change of usability.
- Explains that the last type of episode is called hypomaniac.
- Explains the criteria for an individual experiencing an elevated or irritable mood.
- Opines that three or more of these symptoms would have to occur persistently to be cured.
- Opines that patients will also be prescribed antidepressants like zoloft, prozac, and paxil.
- Opines that treating people with bipolar disorder who want to keep this disease in check is essential.
- Explains that bipolar disorder is a mental illness involving serious mania and depression which causes individuals to feel an euphoric type high or feeling really low.
- Explains that depression is more apparent in girls because guys don't like admitting to being depressed because it makes them look weak and have no control, so they tend to hold back their feelings.
- Explains that diagnosing a disorder is difficult due to the fact that many people deny that anything is wrong because they like the feeling of being in high mood.
- Explains that mood, energy, and ability to function disorder consist of severe episodes of highs and lows that individuals go through.
- Explains that during the period of mood disturbance, three or more of the following symptoms have persisted ( fur if the mood is only irritable).
- Explains that although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, there are several ways to treat it. the most common and effective way is through medications.
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