Diagnoses

Question 1

Bipolar 1

Answer 1

Manic phase for at least 1 week that leads to significant impairment (such as hospitalization).

Question 2

Define manic

Answer 2

Manic: a period of extremely high energy or elevated mood. Interferes w/ daily functioning.

Question 3

Bipolar 1 symptoms

Answer 3

-Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity.
-Decreased need for sleep.
-Increased talkativeness.
-Racing thoughts.
-Distracted easily.
-Increase in goal-directed activity.
-Engaging in activities that hold the -potential for painful consequences.

Question 4

Bipolar 2

Answer 4

Hypomania (atleast 4 days) and at least one episode of major depression disorder (MDD).

Question 5

Define hypomania

Answer 5

A milder form of mania- does not necessarily require hospitalization.

Question 6

Major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms

Answer 6

-Depressed mood
-Changes of sleep (increased, decreased: quality decreased).
-Changes of appetite (increased or decreased).
-loss of pleasure in activities once enjoyed
-Restlessness or slowing down.
-Feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
-Indecision or difficulty concentrating
-Thoughts of suicide.

Question 7

Cyclothymic disorder

Answer 7

Symptoms are similar to bipolar 2 w/ cycles of highs and lows but does NOT meet the criteria for mania or MDD.

Question 8

How long do symptoms need to be present for cyclothymic disorder

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

Does cyclothymic disorder meet criteria for mania or MDD

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Is cyclothymic disorder symptoms less severe than mania and depression?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

EAP Intervene ETF OR Refer for help

Answer 11

Engage
Assess
Planning
Intervene
Evaluation
Termination
Follow-up

OR

Refer for help