Bipolar ID Flashcards
Bipolar I
Epi
- Lifetime prev: 1-2%
- M=W
- No ethnic differences
- Onset usually <30y
- Highest genetic link of any major psych d/o
- 10-15% commit suicide
Bipolar I
Criteria
Requires manic episode only
depression not required for dx but may occur between manic episodes
Bipolar I
DDx
MDD
Bipolar II
Might have psychotic features
Bipolar I
Course
Chronic with abrupt onset of manic relapses
Untreated mania lasts days to months (must be at least 1 week)
Bipolar II
Criteria
1 or more MDD episodes + at least one hypomanic episode
Bipolar II
Course
- Chronic
- Hypomanic episode at least 4 days
Better prognosis than bipolar I
Bipolar II
DDx
If there has ever been a full manic episode, it is bipolar I
- ADHD
- Borderline personality d/o
- Anxiety disorders
Cyclothymic
Epi
- Lifetime prev <1%
- M=F
- May coexist with borderline personality d/o
- Onset usually 15-25y
Cyclothymic
Criteria
Alternating hypomania and mild/moderate depressive symptoms
Cyclothymic
DDX
If ever there is a full MDD episode, it is bipolar II
Cyclothymic
Course
- Chronic, Criteria = at least 2 years and never symptom free for >2 months
- Approx 1/3 develop bipolar I/II
Bipolar TX
Mood stabilizing medications decrease risk of relapse
- Lithium
- Carbamazepine or valproic acid
- Atypical antipsychotics
- Psychotherapy
- ECT (safe in pregnancy)
- *Avoid antidepressants**
Bipolar TX
Mood stabilizing medications decrease risk of relapse
- Lithium
- Carbamazepine or valproic acid
- Atypical antipsychotics
- Psychotherapy
- ECT (safe in pregnancy)
- *Avoid antidepressants**
Bipolar II
Epi
- Lifetime prev unknown
- Slightly ↑ in women
- Onset usually <30y
- No ethnic differences
Substance/ medication induced bipolar
Epi
Associated with PCP, steroids, bath salts, psychotropic medications
No prevalence data