Bipolar disorder is recognized as a possibly treatable psychiatric illness that has substantial humanity and high social and economic impact (Swann, A. C. (2006).Bipolar disorder is a common, complex, and consistent severe mental health condition with progressive social and cognitive function disturbances and comorbid medical problems. Bipolar disorder is a regular chronic disorder characterised by […]
Quetiapine, also known for the trade name Seroquel and chemical name 2-[2-(4-dibenzo [b,f] [1,4]thiazepin-11-yl-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy]-ethanol fumarate, is an atypical antipsychotic, currently prescribed as a form of treatment for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. Quetiapine originally became available for treatment in 1997 in the United States and is still presently used as a form of first-line treatment […]
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Get startedPeople with bipolar disorder experience periods of abnormal intense emotion. They also go through changes in sleep patterns, activity levels, and unusual behaviors. These distinct periods are referred to as mood episodes. Mood episodes are drastically different moods and behaviors that are typical for a person. Extreme changes in sleep, energy, and activity, go along […]
While studying and researching the progression, signs of symptoms, medical management, history and risk factors, medical interventions, diagnosis, and tests of bipolar disorder, a reader or patient will find some fascinating information about this disorder. This case study will reflect on many factors of bipolarism and will provide great information on prevention and physical therapy […]
I choose to do my final project on bipolar disorder. According to statistics and research. In a given year, bipolar disorder affects about 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population 18 and older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar stacked with feeling issue are one of the essential […]
What does the word bipolar mean? A man named Gary R. VandenBos, PhD defines bipolar as something with two opposites or extremities. Bipolar disorder is an episodic illness (Yatham & Malhi, 2011, p. 5), where people who are diagnosed with it will experience two kinds of episodes: manic/hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes (VandenBos, 2013, […]
People that suffer from bipolar disorder are characterized by having major changes in mood and behavior. This disorder involves a cycle of having a high energy state knows as mania, a less severe form of mania called hypomania, and a very low energy mood state of depression. There are various levels of bipolar disorder that […]
Introduction Bipolar disorder relates to the mental illness which makes the patient undergo moody experiences. Notably, the disorder symptoms may lead to extreme mood commonly termed as the mania. Hence, individuals living with bipolar disorder may have difficult times on managing daily activities or maintain effective relations either at home or workplace. Medical research depicts […]
Thesis Statement: Famous singer, Britney Spears suffers from many disorders one such as the bipolar disorder. Britney once lost custody of her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James when her bipolar disorder got out of control. She was briefly hospitalized when her mental state exploded. Britney happens to get very out of control when […]
While Bipolar disorder most likely dates back as far as when our ancestors first came into existence, the earliest documentation we have on bipolar disorder goes back to 300- 400 BC the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle had thanked melancholia for the gifts of artists, poets, and writers, the creative minds of his time. Whereas Greek […]
The topic that I found most interesting was Bipolar Disorder. I found this topic so interesting because I have always wanted to know how people could get it, was it genetic, does it run in the family, what are some symptoms that you should look for, is it treatable, and if so what would the […]
According to the National Institute of Health approximately 5.7 million adults in America are diagnosed with some form of Bipolar disorder every year, making up 2.6% of the population. At least 25% of patients diagnosed with Bipolar disorder will attempt to or will commit suicide in their lifetime (NIH, Jamison,2017). Bipolar disorder is a mental […]
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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme mood disturbances. These include changes in energy level, activity, sleep, behaviors, and judgement. Bipolar disorder is one of the psychiatric disorders with a complex and multifactorial heritage. According to Bipolar disorder: Implications for nursing practice (2017), the age for bipolar diagnosis begins at 18 and it […]
In today’s society, there has been an influx of talk and awareness being brought forward about mental illnesses and disorders”one of them being bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is commonly expressed in age groups from adolescents to senior citizens, severely impacting the lives of many. Bipolar disorder is a disorder that is characterized by mood swings […]
To be diagnosed with bipolar disorder you have to have had a manic episode. The manic episode could have been led by and maybe followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes. A manic episode is a distinct period of unusual and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood and increased goal-directed activity or energy. Lasting at […]
There are numerous kinds of disorders on this earth and it is very crucial to acknowledge the dissimilarities between all of them. Most of the disorders are acute disorders a fact which dying can play a role in if the disorder gets worse than what it is. Most disorders are lenient and if treatment proceeds, […]
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can affect everyone of each race, age and gender. This mental illness is known as a mood disorder that causes uncontrollable shifts in moods from excited to severely irritable. Those suffering with bipolar disorder experiences episodes of mania or depression. Individuals that are diagnosed with bipolar disorder can […]
Bipolar Disorder is also commonly referred to as manic-depressive illness and is often classified by mood swings, euphoria, reckless behavior, increased physical activity, and racing thoughts. The key identifying feature found in Bipolar Disorder patients is, the tendency of manic episodes to alternate with major depressive episodes in an unending roller-coaster ride from the peaks […]
Bipolar Disorder Mental illness is a widespread and multicultural issue that ranges from childhood into adulthood. Many of these illnesses are either not reported, nor diagnosed, but also are not treated. Triggers such as depression, prolonged stress, environment, substance abuse, and home life can have lasting effects on those that have underline issues. Some mental […]
Bipolar Disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorder that an individual can be diagnosed with. Bipolar disorder is a consider as a mental illness (2013). Bipolar disorder is a disorder where you can have repeated of low depression to high manic episodes. They are many symptoms that you can experience if you are […]
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental illness that causes shifts in mood and energy and interferes with the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. All types of bipolar disorder have an unknown cause but researchers know that there is a relationship between genetic and environmental factors. It is suspected that people […]
Bipolar disorder is one of the top mental disorders that has impacted majority of the united states society. Psychologist know more about bipolar disorder because of so many outbreaks that have occured. According to Monica Ramirez Basco (2000) [b]ipolar I disorder (BPI) is a chronic and severe mental illness characterized by recurrent episodes of major […]
Abstract Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder that affects more than 3 million Americans every year. It is characterized by jumps between major depressive episodes where the individual is pessimistic and unmotivated and episodes of mania where the individual is dangerously optimistic, easily agitated, and reluctant to take advice from others. Biological components like […]
Introduction The following case study consists of 50 outpatients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type 1. It focused on some patients who took their medications regularly and some who decided to treat their disorder non-pharmacologically. Some people prefer a spiritual or a finding of one’s self approach for treatment. Overall this case study was performed to […]
Bipolar disorder is a condition that affects everyone differently. There are two types of bipolar disorders, and manifestations are not usually the same in different genders. The disorder is inherited in families that are affected by it, but it is not primarily acquired by the family. Bipolar disorder can also present itself in individuals with […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 4.4% of adults in the United States experience bipolar disorder in their lives (Bipolar Disorder, 2016). Bipolar disorder is characterized by unusual changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. There are four types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder, Cyclothymia, and other related […]
Did you know that half of the patients with bipolar disorder did and do not get care for 5 years and the right diagnosis took 8 years?(Donald M. Hilty, p.g. 48) Isn’t that crazy! If you didn’t know what bipolar disorder is it is a disorder that is marked by alternating periods of elation and […]
Bipolar Disorder is a disorder that affects over 2.5 million people in the United States. Bipolar Disease causes mood swings in the person making them feel really, really good, but can change quickly to make you feel really, really, down. The mood swings can last for days up to months. Most of the time, however, […]
Bipolar disorder is believed to originate as far back as Early Greek and Roman periods. Lithium salts were used in bath waters to calm people during that time. In the 17th Century, both Robert Burton and Theophilus Bonet, identified the link between mania and melancholy. The first documented case of bipolar disorder was done in […]
