Bipolar Disorder

Question 1

What is bipolar disorder?

Answer 1

disorder placed between psychotic/depressive and schizophrenia disorders

Question 2

Bipolar 1
Markers
(5)

Answer 2

• classic manic-depressive
• 1 lifetime manic episode
• manic episode preceded/followed by hypomanic or depressive episode
• family hx is the strongest risk factor
• suicide risk 15 x general population

Question 3

Bipolar 2
Markers
(4)

Answer 3

• lifetime experience of 1 episode of major depressive and 1 hypomanic episode
• no requirement for manic episode
• hypomania is usually not cause for concern for pt but is for others around them
• high level of impulsivity, leads to suicide or substance abuse