Bipolar Disorders

Question 1

Percent of Pop

Answer 1

Between 1 and 2%

Question 2

Mania

Answer 2

Very active, quicker, louder

Poor judgement/planning, trouble remaining coherent

High energy levels- little rest

Question 3

Bipolar I

Symptoms
Duration
Etiology 
Tx
DDX

Answer 3

Full manic and Depressive episodes (sometimes mixed episodes)

Neurotransmitters more likely to be linked to low serotonin levels “permissive theory”

Lithium, mood stabilizers

Cyclothymic disorder

Question 4

Schizoaffective Disorders

Answer 4

May experience numerous episodes of psychotic features

Question 5

Cyclothymic Disorder

Answer 5

Numerous episodes of hypomania and mild Depressive symptoms
(Emotional highs and lows)

2+ years of Depressive symptoms interrupted by normal periods

May eventually turn into bipolar I or bipolar II

Question 6

Dysthymia

Answer 6

Mild long term depression

Low interest, hopelessness, low self esteem, low apatite, sleep changes, difficulties concentrating