Bipolar Disorder -- diagnosis, symptoms, etc…
... Excessively high, overly good, euphoric mood Extreme irritability Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another Distractibility, can t concentrate well Little sleep needed Unrealistic beliefs in one s abilities and powers Poor judgment Spending sprees A lasting period of be ...
... Excessively high, overly good, euphoric mood Extreme irritability Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another Distractibility, can t concentrate well Little sleep needed Unrealistic beliefs in one s abilities and powers Poor judgment Spending sprees A lasting period of be ...
Psychological wellness in religious life
... as evidenced by either of the following: (1) marked distress that is in excess of what would be expected from exposure to the stressor (2) significant impairment in social or occupational ...
... as evidenced by either of the following: (1) marked distress that is in excess of what would be expected from exposure to the stressor (2) significant impairment in social or occupational ...
What It Feels Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder
... try not to confuse my experience having a mood disorder with expertise, and this is an area of disagreement among doctors, so I will tread cautiously. Bipolar disorder is known to have a strong genetic component—so it’s likely that my genes predisposed me to have a mood disorder—but until I was trea ...
... try not to confuse my experience having a mood disorder with expertise, and this is an area of disagreement among doctors, so I will tread cautiously. Bipolar disorder is known to have a strong genetic component—so it’s likely that my genes predisposed me to have a mood disorder—but until I was trea ...
Bipolar Disorder And Treatments
... patients, particularly those who have frequent or severe psychotic symptoms. Some experts speculate that, as in schizophrenia, nicotine use may be a form of self-medication because of its specific effects on the brain. Up to 60% of patients with bipolar disorder abuse other substances (most commonly ...
... patients, particularly those who have frequent or severe psychotic symptoms. Some experts speculate that, as in schizophrenia, nicotine use may be a form of self-medication because of its specific effects on the brain. Up to 60% of patients with bipolar disorder abuse other substances (most commonly ...
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services (CABS)
... before we can be clear about diagnosis. If the child has, or is suspected to have, bipolar disorder, we will offer treatment through the CABS clinic. If not, we will assist with referral to other appropriate providers. Treatment includes psychotherapy and, if appropriate, medications, as agreed to b ...
... before we can be clear about diagnosis. If the child has, or is suspected to have, bipolar disorder, we will offer treatment through the CABS clinic. If not, we will assist with referral to other appropriate providers. Treatment includes psychotherapy and, if appropriate, medications, as agreed to b ...
Editorial 3
... monosyllabic speech or even mute and idea of worthlessness. Suicidal feeling or rumination is frequent, but actual attempt is very low in our society due to religious background. Generally depressed patients feel most fatigued when they get up in the morning and gradually improve as the day goes on ...
... monosyllabic speech or even mute and idea of worthlessness. Suicidal feeling or rumination is frequent, but actual attempt is very low in our society due to religious background. Generally depressed patients feel most fatigued when they get up in the morning and gradually improve as the day goes on ...
EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (7th Edition in
... Major Depressive Disorder Depression is the “common cold” of psychological disorders. In a year, 5.8% of men and 9.5% of women report depression worldwide (WHO, 2002). ...
... Major Depressive Disorder Depression is the “common cold” of psychological disorders. In a year, 5.8% of men and 9.5% of women report depression worldwide (WHO, 2002). ...
What are the causes of bipolar disorder?
... often very severe, and suicide is a major risk factor. In fact, people suffering from bipolar disorder are more likely to attempt suicide than those suffering from regular depression. Furthermore, their suicide attempts tend to be more lethal. The risk of suicide is even higher in people with bipola ...
... often very severe, and suicide is a major risk factor. In fact, people suffering from bipolar disorder are more likely to attempt suicide than those suffering from regular depression. Furthermore, their suicide attempts tend to be more lethal. The risk of suicide is even higher in people with bipola ...
a severe mood disorder characterized by major
... characterized by physical and mood-related symptoms occurring during the woman’s premenstrual period. Psychological symptoms manifest one to two weeks before menstruation and improve within a few days following the onset of menstruation. Symptoms are associated with significant emotional distress or ...
... characterized by physical and mood-related symptoms occurring during the woman’s premenstrual period. Psychological symptoms manifest one to two weeks before menstruation and improve within a few days following the onset of menstruation. Symptoms are associated with significant emotional distress or ...
Types of Mood Disorders
... Major depressive disorder (major depression) - A severe mood disorder which impairs people’s ability to meet the ordinary responsibility of everyday life. People with major depression may lose interest in most of their usual activities and pursuits, have difficulty concentrating and making decisions ...
... Major depressive disorder (major depression) - A severe mood disorder which impairs people’s ability to meet the ordinary responsibility of everyday life. People with major depression may lose interest in most of their usual activities and pursuits, have difficulty concentrating and making decisions ...
Mood Disorders
... depressed mood/sadness most of the day, most days diminished interest or pleasure in activities changes in appetite or weight sleep disturbances psychomotor retardation or agitation fatigue or loss of energy feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt difficulty thinking or concen ...
... depressed mood/sadness most of the day, most days diminished interest or pleasure in activities changes in appetite or weight sleep disturbances psychomotor retardation or agitation fatigue or loss of energy feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt difficulty thinking or concen ...
Bipolar Disorder: Causes, Effects, and Possibilities
... antidepressants in a multicase family with affective disorder.” Biol. Psychiat. 36: ...
... antidepressants in a multicase family with affective disorder.” Biol. Psychiat. 36: ...
Bipolar Disorder: Medications
... depression of bipolar disorder. Antidepressants need to be used with caution as they can trigger a manic episode. If prescribed, they may be tapered and discontinued after the mood has been stabilized. Caution: If used alone, an antidepressant can push a person with bipolar disorder into a manic sta ...
... depression of bipolar disorder. Antidepressants need to be used with caution as they can trigger a manic episode. If prescribed, they may be tapered and discontinued after the mood has been stabilized. Caution: If used alone, an antidepressant can push a person with bipolar disorder into a manic sta ...
Bulletin Title: Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder - Dartmouth
... depression, is called bipolar I disorder. Some people, however, never develop severe mania but instead experience milder episodes of hypomania that alternate with depression; this form of the illness is called bipolar II disorder. When four or more episodes of illness occur within a 12-month period, ...
... depression, is called bipolar I disorder. Some people, however, never develop severe mania but instead experience milder episodes of hypomania that alternate with depression; this form of the illness is called bipolar II disorder. When four or more episodes of illness occur within a 12-month period, ...
PSYCHOLOGY (9th Edition) David Myers
... Major Depressive Disorder Depression is the “common cold” of psychological disorders. In a year, 5.8% of men and 9.5% of women report depression worldwide (WHO, 2002). ...
... Major Depressive Disorder Depression is the “common cold” of psychological disorders. In a year, 5.8% of men and 9.5% of women report depression worldwide (WHO, 2002). ...
Pediatric Mood Disorders: From Neurobiology to Clinical Practice
... MDD in children and adolescents is characterized by one or more major depressive episode, defined as at least 2 weeks of persistent change in mood manifested by either depressed or irritable mood (in children) or loss of interest or pleasure ...
... MDD in children and adolescents is characterized by one or more major depressive episode, defined as at least 2 weeks of persistent change in mood manifested by either depressed or irritable mood (in children) or loss of interest or pleasure ...
Chapter 14, Mood Disorders
... Major depression is diagnosed when symptoms are present for at least two weeks, have a sudden onset and are significant enough to impact daily functioning. ...
... Major depression is diagnosed when symptoms are present for at least two weeks, have a sudden onset and are significant enough to impact daily functioning. ...
TEWV FT Master PowerPoint
... lasting 4 days but with no functional impairment. Bipolar II disorder has prevalence of 0.5%. Reduce criteria for hypomania to 2 days and prevalence rises to 5.5%. Softening criteria further increases the rate of bipolar diagnoses to 50% of ‘unipolar’ cases of depression ...
... lasting 4 days but with no functional impairment. Bipolar II disorder has prevalence of 0.5%. Reduce criteria for hypomania to 2 days and prevalence rises to 5.5%. Softening criteria further increases the rate of bipolar diagnoses to 50% of ‘unipolar’ cases of depression ...
Mood Disorders Workshop - The University of Auckland
... Not due to general medical condition, substance abuse Not a Mixed episode Mania caused by treatment for depression should not count towards a diagnosis of bipolar 1 ...
... Not due to general medical condition, substance abuse Not a Mixed episode Mania caused by treatment for depression should not count towards a diagnosis of bipolar 1 ...
Mixed Features Specifier - American Psychiatric Association
... The upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will replace the diagnosis of “mixed episode” with a mixed-features specifier that can be applied to episodes of major depression, hypomania or mania. The change reflects ways these behaviors intersect an ...
... The upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will replace the diagnosis of “mixed episode” with a mixed-features specifier that can be applied to episodes of major depression, hypomania or mania. The change reflects ways these behaviors intersect an ...
Bulletin Title: Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder - Dartmouth
... depression, is called bipolar I disorder. Some people, however, never develop severe mania but instead experience milder episodes of hypomania that alternate with depression; this form of the illness is called bipolar II disorder. When four or more episodes of illness occur within a 12-month period, ...
... depression, is called bipolar I disorder. Some people, however, never develop severe mania but instead experience milder episodes of hypomania that alternate with depression; this form of the illness is called bipolar II disorder. When four or more episodes of illness occur within a 12-month period, ...
Bipolar disorder
... Antipsychotic drugs and anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) for mood problems Antidepressant medications can be added to treat depression. People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have manic or hypomanic episodes if they are put on antidepressants. Because of this, antidepressants are only u ...
... Antipsychotic drugs and anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) for mood problems Antidepressant medications can be added to treat depression. People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have manic or hypomanic episodes if they are put on antidepressants. Because of this, antidepressants are only u ...
PSY240H1S Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
... Loss of interest (anhedonia) Significant weight loss or gain Insomnia or hypersomnia Psychomotor agitation or retardation Fatigue or loss of energy Worthlessness or guilt Diminished ability to concentrate, indecisiveness ...
... Loss of interest (anhedonia) Significant weight loss or gain Insomnia or hypersomnia Psychomotor agitation or retardation Fatigue or loss of energy Worthlessness or guilt Diminished ability to concentrate, indecisiveness ...
Mood Disorders
... mood, lasting at least 1 week B. During the mood disturbance, 3 or more of the following symptoms have persisted (4 or more if the mood is only irritable) 1. Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity 2. Decreased need for sleep 3. More talkative than usual, or pressure to keep talking 4. Racing thoughts ( ...
... mood, lasting at least 1 week B. During the mood disturbance, 3 or more of the following symptoms have persisted (4 or more if the mood is only irritable) 1. Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity 2. Decreased need for sleep 3. More talkative than usual, or pressure to keep talking 4. Racing thoughts ( ...