Bipolar Disorder I, II & Cyclothymic Disorder Flashcards
What is the mean age of onset of Bipolar I?
18-20 y/o
What is the one major risk factor of Bipolar Disorder?
Family hx of bipolar disorder (10 fold increased risk)
What is the etiology of Bipolar disorder?
It is unknown, but likely shares some overlap with depressive disorders
Bipolar I:
Criteria have been met for at least one __________. This could be preceded by and may be followed by ______ or _______ episodes
Bipolar I:
Criteria have been met for at least one manic episode. This could be preceded by and may be followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes.
Are depressive episodes required for Bipolar I diagnosis?
No
- abnormal and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood atleast 1 week
- marked impairment of social/occupational function
Manic Episode of Bipolar 1
euphoria, irritable, labile or dysphoric
Moods of Bipolar 1
- racing, flight of ideas, disorganized, easily distracted, expansions or grandiose thoughts (highly inflated self esteem).
- Judgement is impaired: spendng sprees.
THINKING indications that pt has Bipolar Disorder I
- physical hyperactivity, pressured speech, decreased need for sleep (may go days w/o sleep),
- increased impulsivity and excessive involvement in pleasurable activities including risk-taking and hypersexuality.
- Disinhibition, increased goal directed activity.
- Psychotic symptoms: paranoia, delusions, hallucinations.
BEHAVIOR indications that pt has Bipolar I
4 mood episodes in the previous 12 months that meet criteria for manic, hypomanic, or major depressive episode
Bipolar I disorder with rapid cycling
Abnormally elevated, expanisive or irritable mood AND abnormally/persistently increased activity/energy lasting at least 1 week and present most of day, nearly every day.
Manic Episode
- Depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure
- Clinically significant distress or impairment
Major Depressive Episode
- Abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally persistently increased activity/energy lasting at least 4 consecutive days
- Episode associated w/ unequivocal change in functioning
- NOT severe enough to caused marked impairment
Hypomanic Episode
Meets criteria for both a manic episode and a major depressive episode
Mixed Episode
- One or more Major Depressive Episodes
- At least one Hypomanic Episode
- NEVER been a manic episode
Bipolar II Disorder
period of elevated, expansive or irritable mood at least 4 days that is clearly different from the usual nondepressed mood but:
- DOES NOT CAUSE MARKED IMPAIRMENT,
- NO PSYCHOTIC FEATURES AND
- DOES NOT REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION USUALLY.
- DOES NOT INCLUDE RACING THOUGHTS OR EXCESSIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AGITATION.
Hypomania