Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Download Bipolar Disorder.pdf
Document related concepts
Conduct disorder wikipedia , lookup
Depersonalization disorder wikipedia , lookup
Munchausen by Internet wikipedia , lookup
Drug rehabilitation wikipedia , lookup
Antisocial personality disorder wikipedia , lookup
Separation anxiety disorder wikipedia , lookup
Glossary of psychiatry wikipedia , lookup
Biology of depression wikipedia , lookup
Treatments for combat-related PTSD wikipedia , lookup
Factitious disorder imposed on another wikipedia , lookup
Spectrum disorder wikipedia , lookup
Generalized anxiety disorder wikipedia , lookup
Mental disorder wikipedia , lookup
Behavioral theories of depression wikipedia , lookup
Asperger syndrome wikipedia , lookup
Conversion disorder wikipedia , lookup
Schizoaffective disorder wikipedia , lookup
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders wikipedia , lookup
Evolutionary approaches to depression wikipedia , lookup
Causes of mental disorders wikipedia , lookup
Dissociative identity disorder wikipedia , lookup
Child psychopathology wikipedia , lookup
Diagnosis of Asperger syndrome wikipedia , lookup
Major depressive disorder wikipedia , lookup
Bipolar disorder wikipedia , lookup
History of mental disorders wikipedia , lookup
Externalizing disorders wikipedia , lookup
Transcript
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder Monica Gutierrez Adults 1,000,000 900,000 A serious and disabling illness also known as manic- depressive illness. It affects more that 2 million American adults, or about 1 percent of the population age 18 or older. 800,000 700,000 600,000 500,000 Children 400,000 300,000 Children 200,000 100,000 Adults 0 M anic Depression Adults Signs and Symptoms Bipolar disorder can range from mild transition to a severe condition. It is characterized by an alternating pattern of emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). Intensity of the signs and symptoms varies. Depression Signs Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, etc. Fatigue and loss of interest in daily activities. Recurring thoughts of suicide. Difficulty in concentrating. Loss of sleep and appetite. Children Manic Signs Rapid Speech Poor judgment and recklessness Difficulty sleeping Easily distracted Extreme irritability Inflated selfself-esteem Causes Drug abuse Traumatic events Differences in chemical messengers between nerve cells Genetic disposition 1 Screening and Diagnosis Mood disorders Schizophrenia ADHD Borderline personality disorder Self - Care Take Medications Pay attention to warning signs Avoid drugs and alcohol Coping Skills National Mental Health Association (NMHA) National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Treatment Medication Psychotherapy ECT (electroconclusive (electroconclusive therapy) When to Seek Medical Advice People with this illness often don’t recognize how impaired they are when experiencing a mood episode. Summary Slide Signs and Symptoms Manic Signs Depression Signs Causes Screening and Diagnosis Treatment Self - Care When to Seek Medical Advice 2
