bipolar

Question 1

hypomanic

Answer 1

similar to manic but to a lesser degree

Question 2

bipolar I

Answer 2

may have not had a major depressive episode

Question 3

bipolar II

Answer 3

at least 1 hypomanic episode and at least 1 major depressive. no manic

Question 4

cyclothymic disorder

Answer 4

children that have hypomanic and depressive symptoms but do not qualify for diagnosis

Question 5

cycling

Answer 5

bipolar cycle through about 1 cycle evry 2 years

Question 6

epidemiology

Answer 6

lifetime prevalence 4%. median age of onset 25

Question 7

biological

Answer 7

neurotransmitter dysregulation (dopamine, serotonin) norephinephrine)
cerebullum, nucleus accumbens
increased white matter, ion activity

Question 8

low serotonin + low norephinephrine =

Answer 8

depression

Question 9

low serotonin + high norephinephrine =

Answer 9

mania

Question 10

drugs

Answer 10

lithium carbonate 80% effective in reducing acute mania

Question 11

psychosocial predictors of mania

Answer 11

negative threats (manic defense model)
goal dysregulation
circadian rythmn disruptions

Question 12

positive cognitive triad

Answer 12

mania results from unrealistic positive views of
self
situation
future