Week 5: Bipolar Disorder

Question 1

What is bipolar disorder?

Answer 1

Repeated episodes of a depressive mood and mania; usually separated by periods of complete remission

Question 2

What is the aetiology of bipolar disorder?

Answer 2

High genetic factor correlation
Psychosocial factors: stressful events leading to imbalance in hormonal and nervous systems - contibute with progression of disease
Neurochemical factors: …