1. Bipolar Disorder
Abigail Kolbe

2. General Information 2.6 million American adults have bipolar disorder
Dramatic mood swings
Overly high/irritated
Sad and hopeless

3. General Information Mood swings Affects men and women equally
Starts ages 15-25
Cause is unknown
Occurs more often when relatives had it

4. Bipolar Disorder Could occur
Few times a year
As often as several times a day
Could be controlled by medications and psychological counseling

5. Bipolar Disorder Goes by many names
manic depression
manic-depressive disorder
manic-depressive illness
bipolar mood disorder
bipolar affective disorder
medical terms for the same condition

6. Bipolar Disorder depressive disorders
based on the way the brain functions
widespread
1 in 7 people have depressive disorders
17.4 million

7. Type I At least one manic episode and periods of major depression
Manic depression
Name in the past

8. Type II Never had full mania
Periods of high energy levels and impulsiveness that are not extreme
Called hypomania
Periods that are not as extreme as mania
Periods of hypomania alternate with episodes of depression

9. Cyclothymia Less severe mood swings
Alternate between hypomania and mild depression
Many are wrongly diagnosed as having depression

10. Symptoms Severe changes in energy/behavior Called “episodes”
Episodes of mania and depression
Often not reconized as an illness
Could suffer years before being treated and diagnosed
Typically starts in late adolescence early adulthood

11. Symptoms Mood swings Lows of depression Highs of mania
Feel sad or hopeless
Lose interest or pleasure in most activities
Other way feel euphoric
Full of energy

12. Diagnosed: Cannot be diagnosed physiologically Diagnosis based on
Symptoms
Course of illness
Family history
No cure

13. Treatment Manageable with psychotherapy and medication
Mood stability medications
Seizure disorders
Antipsychotics and antidepressants
Support, guidance, education
Difference between depression and bipolar disorder
Presence of manic episodes
Not fully depressed 100% of the time

14. Treatment Avoid moving from one phase to another
Avoid the need for hospital stay
Help patient function normally in between episodes
Prevent self-injury and suicide

15. Treatment Antidepressant medications can be added to treat depression
However more likely to have
manic episodes
hypomanic episodes
only used in people who also take a mood stabilizer.

16. The following drugs, called mood stabilizers, are usually used first:
Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine
Lithium
Valproate (valproic acid)
Antipsychotic drugs and anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) for mood problems

17. Symptoms of mania include:
Increased energy, activity, restlessness
Euphoric mood
Extreme irritability
Poor concentration
Racing thoughts, fast talking, jumping between ideas
Sleeplessness
Heightened sense of self-importance
Spending sprees
Increased sexual behavior
Abuse of drugs, such as cocaine, alcohol and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive or aggressive behavior
Denial that anything is wrong

18. Symptoms of mania include:
racing speech and thoughts
increased energy
decreased need for sleep
elevated mood and exaggerated optimism
increased physical and mental activity
excessive irritability, aggressive behavior, and impatience
poor judgment
reckless behavior, like excessive spending, making rash decisions, and erratic driving
difficulty concentrating
inflated sense of self-importance

19. Symptoms of depression include:
loss of interest in usual activities
prolonged sad or irritable mood
loss of energy or fatigue
feelings of guilt or worthlessness
sleeping too much or inability to sleep
drop in grades and inability to concentrate
inability to experience pleasure
appetite loss or overeating
anger, worry, and anxiety
thoughts of death or suicide

20. Health Care Professionals
psychiatrist
specialist in preventing mental disorders
can prescribe medication
could prescribe therapy
psychoanalyst
provides therapy to get rid of negative energy
leads to healthy, positive lifestyle
psychologist
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses
non-medical treatments
refers patient to psychiatrist when medicine is needed

21. Family History Great Grandma Grandma had bipolar disorder very mild
mood swings
wasn't formally diagnosed
Grandma
also diagnosed
depression throughout 20s
diagnosed with bipolar disorder

22. Quote
"I had mood swings that were the worst anyone could have ever seen. My poor parents thought I hated them, but really I was sick and didn't even realize it. But now I am on medications for my disorder and I live a pretty normal life. My family and friends support me, and they, along with my therapist, have helped me get to the point where I am today. I just want other teens to know that even though it is hard at times to be bipolar, things will get better."

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