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Bipolar Disorder
Elizabeth Hughes
3/6/13
3rd period
Names for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder has many different medical
terms such as:
Manic Depression
Manic Depressive Illness
Bipolar Mood Disorder
Bipolar Affective Disorder
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*Manic Depression is the commonly used
name for Bipolar Disorder.
Causes
The cause of Bipolar Disorder is not entirely known.
However, genetic, neurochemical, and
environmental factors most likely play a key role in
this disorder.
Genetic Factors: "runs in the family" or a person
with an identical twin with the disorder
Neurochemical Factors: Bipolar disorder is
primarily a biological disorder. The disorder can
be dormant, but after psychological stress it may
be triggered.
Environmental Factors: a life event may trigger
the disorder, altered health habits, alcohol or drug
abuse, or hormonal problems.
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Target Population
Bipolar Disorder affects
about 2 million people
in the United States
alone a year.
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Men and Women can be
affected equally.
Lower socioeconomic class
levels have a slightly higher
rate of bipolar disorder.
Average age: early 20s
*There
have been reports of
Bipolar Disorder in children
at an elementary grade level
Transmission:
Bipolar Disorder is
transmitted genetically.
*If your parents have bipolar
disorder, you have a
higher chance of having
the disorder than a child
with parents without the
disorder.
Where & How Bipolar Disease
affects the CNS/PNS
Bipolar Disorder affects
the brain and the
behavior of a person.
Researchers are not
completely sure which
parts of the CNS and
PNS are affected by
Bipolar Disorder.
Symptoms
Manic Phase:
• heightened sense of self
importance
• decreased need for
sleep
• impulsiveness
• poor concentration
• rash spending sprees
• irritability
• aggressive behavior
Depressed Phase:
• sadness or hopefulness
• difficulty sleeping
• loss of energy
• sense of guilt
• low self- esteem
• difficulty concentrating
• talk of suicide or death
Prognosis
Medical evidence shows that patients
suffering from Bipolar disorder have higher
death rates from suicide and heart
problems.
It is not yet clear how often childhood bipolar
disorder continues into adulthood or if
treating the disorder early on can prevent
future illness.
Treatment?
• Hospitalization: If you're behaving dangerously or
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having thoughts of suicide, the doctor may put you in
a hospital.
Initial Treatment: You will begin taking medications
to balance your moods, and eventually find a steady
medication to take long-term.
Continued Treatment: Maintenance treatment is
used to be sure the patient does not relapse into their
symptoms or have episodes mania or depression.
Substance Abuse Treatment: Substance abuse can
make it very difficult to treat bipolar disorder. The
substance abuse has to be treated on top of the
bipolar disorder.
Notable Cases
• Ben Stiller(comedian, actor): Admitted to
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having bipolar disorder in 2005, it runs in
his family.
Kurt Cobain(Nirvana leading man): His
family suffered from multiple mental
disorders. He committed suicide in 1994.
Abraham Lincoln(US President): He
battled suicidal thoughts due to Bipolar
Disorder.
Organizations and Medical
Facilities
International Bipolar Foundation
• You can volunteer and donate.
• Gives people with the disorder advice on how to cope
with it.
• http://www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org/
Morningside Recovery
• A recovery and treatment center for people who suffer
from Bipolar Disorder
• http://www.morningsiderecovery.com/mentalillness/bipolar/?cpao=111&cpca=WP+Mental+Illness+Tr
eatment&cpag=B_Bipolar+Facility+HS&kw=%2Bbipolar
%20%2Bfacility&gclid=CMOmssLe5rUCFQ4GnQodljM
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Citations
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2007/symptomsof-bipolar-disorder-manic-depression/
http://www.webmd.com/bipolardisorder/default.htm