Bipolar disorder I and II Created by: Katherine Hernandez Psychology period 3 Created by: Katherine Hernandez Psychology period 3

Hypomanic Episodes- mild manias Bipolar is a brain disorder that causes shift in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Bipolar I- mixed episodes that last as long as 4 months and are so severe that they need immediate hospital care. Bipolar II- a pattern of depressive episodes shifting back and forth with hypomanic episodes,

Associate Features DMS-IV-TR  Diagnostic criteria for 296.ox Bipolar I Disorder,Single Manic Episode  A.Presence only one Manic Episode and no one post major depressive Episodes.  Note- Recurrence is defined as either a change in polarity from depression or an interval of at least 2 months with out manic symptoms.  Diagnostic criteria for 296.ox Bipolar I Disorder,Single Manic Episode  A.Presence only one Manic Episode and no one post major depressive Episodes.  Note- Recurrence is defined as either a change in polarity from depression or an interval of at least 2 months with out manic symptoms.

Associative Features  B. The manic Episode is not better accounted with Schizoaffective Disorder and is not superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schitzophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder, or Psychotic Disorder Not otherwise Specified.

Associative Features  Diagnostic Criteria for Bipolar II Disorder  A.Presence (or history) of one or more Major Depressive Episodes.  B.Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode.  C. There has never been a Manic Episode or a Mixed Episode.  Diagnostic Criteria for Bipolar II Disorder  A.Presence (or history) of one or more Major Depressive Episodes.  B.Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode.  C. There has never been a Manic Episode or a Mixed Episode.

Associative Features  D. The mood symptoms are not better accounted for by Schizoaffect Disorder and are not superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder, or Psychotic Disorder not otherwise specified.  E. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.  D. The mood symptoms are not better accounted for by Schizoaffect Disorder and are not superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder, or Psychotic Disorder not otherwise specified.  E. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Ethiology  Bipolar Disorder is hereditary.  If a family member does not have Bipolar Disorder it does not mean that you will not be able to get it. It is just rare that you will.  Bipolar Disorder is hereditary.  If a family member does not have Bipolar Disorder it does not mean that you will not be able to get it. It is just rare that you will.

Bipolar starts in the late adolescence or early adulthood, but children can also have the disorder. Community studies estimate lifetime prevalence of bipolar spectrum to be between 0%- 3% among adolescence.

Treatment  There is no cure for Bipolar Disorder.  Proper treatment helps most people with the Bipolar Disorder.  Treatments will help them gain better control of their lives.  Because bipolar is a lifelong and recurrent illness, the disorder needs long-term treatment.  There is no cure for Bipolar Disorder.  Proper treatment helps most people with the Bipolar Disorder.  Treatments will help them gain better control of their lives.  Because bipolar is a lifelong and recurrent illness, the disorder needs long-term treatment.

Treatment  Some medications are:  Mood stabilizers  Lithium  Valporic Acid or Divalproex Sodium  Psychotherapy  Cognitive behavioral therapy  Family-focused therapy  Interpersonal therapy  Psychoeducation  Some medications are:  Mood stabilizers  Lithium  Valporic Acid or Divalproex Sodium  Psychotherapy  Cognitive behavioral therapy  Family-focused therapy  Interpersonal therapy  Psychoeducation

Treatment  Electroconvulsive therapy  “Shock Therapy”  Lasts sec.  People recover within 5-15 minutes.  Sleep Medication  People usually have trouble sleeping before their bipolar treatment.  Electroconvulsive therapy  “Shock Therapy”  Lasts sec.  People recover within 5-15 minutes.  Sleep Medication  People usually have trouble sleeping before their bipolar treatment.

Treatment  Other Anticonvulsive Medications  Gabapentin (Nuerontin), Topiramate (Topamax), and Oxcarbaaepine (Trileptal)  Other Anticonvulsive Medications  Gabapentin (Nuerontin), Topiramate (Topamax), and Oxcarbaaepine (Trileptal)

Prognosis  Bipolar Disorder is more common in females.

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References  Halgin, R.P & Whitbourne, S.K.(2005).Abnormal psychology: clinical programs on psychological disorders. New York,NY: McGraw-hill.  N.D. (n.d). DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder I and II. Retrieve from[ criteria-for-bipolar-disorder-I-and-II.html][ criteria-for-bipolar-disorder-I-and-II.html]  N.D(n.d.).Introduction:bipolardisorder.Retrieve from[ ns/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml][ ns/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml]  Halgin, R.P & Whitbourne, S.K.(2005).Abnormal psychology: clinical programs on psychological disorders. New York,NY: McGraw-hill.  N.D. (n.d). DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder I and II. Retrieve from[ criteria-for-bipolar-disorder-I-and-II.html][ criteria-for-bipolar-disorder-I-and-II.html]  N.D(n.d.).Introduction:bipolardisorder.Retrieve from[ ns/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml][ ns/bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml]

Discussion Questions  After learning about Bipolar what is your opinion about the mental illness?