Bipolar psychiatric disorder (BD) -- which is characterized by "…cycles of depression and mania" -- is a "euphoric, high-energy state" that can produce remarkable bursts of creativity or, on the other hand, can produce erratic behavioral events Continue Reading...
Bipolar Also known as manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness that can be treated with a combination of medication and regular therapy. Bipolar disorder is classified as a mood disorder, and is qualified by abnormal in Continue Reading...
Bipolar According to the National Institute of Mental Health (2010), pediatric bipolar disorder is a "contentious" issue in children's mental health in part because diagnoses of pediatric bipolar disorder have risen by as much as forty percent. Acco Continue Reading...
Bipolar I disorder is an axis 1 clinical disorder in the DSM-IV and is a serious mental illness that can lead to suicidal ideation or action. The history of bipolar disorder research is a long one, and understanding of the disease has deepened consid Continue Reading...
She has also recently experienced a "depressive episode characterized by the presence, while depressed, of two (or more) of the following:" poor appetite, insomnia and hypersomnia, low energy and fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration, difficu Continue Reading...
Bipolar II In the United States alone, a staggering number of people suffer from some sort of mental illness and many more are at high risk of developing a mental condition. Worldwide, the number is even greater, especially in countries without the Continue Reading...
Bipolar in Adolescence Child Development - Bipolar in Adolescence The early years of the life of a child is full of development and learning, which plays an integral role in building and shaping the entire personality, characteristics and the healt Continue Reading...
Knowing the difference between normal emotions and emotional disorders is key to therapists' understanding bipolar behaviors Excess emphasis is placed on pathological emotions rather than healthy ones SEVEN: Recent developments in emotion and cog Continue Reading...
Medications include mood stabilizers, especially lithium, flaxseed oil, phospholipids, lecithin, antioxidants, folate, amino acids, multivitamins and minerals (Kidd 2004). Psychosocial measures include a change of lifestyle, a change in diet, the in Continue Reading...
Sixteen percent of people taking Zyprexa for a year gained more than sixty-six pounds, according to documents obtained for a potential class action suit against the drug's manufacturer (Berenson 2007). The drugs used to treat depression are of limit Continue Reading...
Bipolar and Personality Disorder Introduction Approximately 20% of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder are also found to suffer from borderline personality disorder (Zimmerman & Morgan, 2013). While some of the symptoms and characteristics o Continue Reading...
ability of a bipolar student to learn concepts in the subjects of Math and Science in the general classroom setting According to sources retrieved from the American Medical Journal, bipolar disorder refers to the psychiatric diagnosis for a mood di Continue Reading...
particular mental health disorder. Specifically it will reflect on my personal experience with someone who suffers from bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder). A mental disorder is one that affects the brain and can disrupt how a person thinks Continue Reading...
Self-Care Management in Bipolar PatientsEducation on self-care management of bipolar disorder is an essential nursing intervention where the patients living with bipolar disorder and their caregivers are taught mechanisms to get them actively involve Continue Reading...
DNP ProjectBipolar disorder is a chronic mental condition that is marked by depressive and/or manic symptoms/episodes (Jann, 2014). According to the author, the said condition can occur in early childhood but mainly affects adults with a prevalence r Continue Reading...
There is a milder form of mania, for instance, known as a hypomanic episode, in which patients display manic symptoms for a period of three or four days. If the manic episode lasts for a week or longer, as is the case with our patient above, then th Continue Reading...
Bipolar Disorder in Children The CBCL Bipolar Profile and Attention, Mood, and Behavior Dysregulation Database: Academic Search Premiere I knew I wanted to review a paper on bipolar disorder in children. I chose the database "Academic Search Premi Continue Reading...
Mood Disorders INTENSE, PERSISTENT, RECURRING Definition of Mood Disorders Causes Risk Groups Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment Prevention Proposed Dimensions for DSM5 In a single year, approximately 7% of Americans suffer from mood disorders Continue Reading...
Diagnostic Statistical Manual Disorders Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Anxiety Disorders There is a large array of more specified disorder types within the general category of anxiety disorders, but which all share a common symp Continue Reading...
Cluster B Personality Disorder In this article some of the latest research regarding the Cluster B personality disorders has been given along with their etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Further some research related to the causes, preventive measu Continue Reading...
They show that mood swings in depressed children alternate with days of a pervasive down mood. These moods involve sadness, loneliness, unhappiness, hypersensitivity, overreactivity, and negative attitudes. All of this is combined with irritability Continue Reading...
Self-Efficacy and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder The challenges of adolescence have always loomed large for young people and for families -- for as long as adolescence has been a recognized stage in human development. A Continue Reading...
Autistic Spectrum Disorders and the Family Unit Autistic Spectrum Disorders are a group of related disorders or developmental disabilities that have been caused by some sort of problem within the brain. The necessity to understand the reasons for au Continue Reading...
Client is an African-American male, age 19, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 1 (296.89), with mixed and psychotic features. Lability and mood cycles have become more rapid recently. Currently, the client is experiencing an acute but mild manic episode Continue Reading...
Since bipolar disorder has been shown to be a major cause of suicide, a number of U.S. studies have concluded that a person affected by this condition often shows signs and symptoms that may accompany suicidal feelings, such as talking or discussin Continue Reading...
Hughes would be diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, with differential diagnoses consisting of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and agoraphobia. As DSM-V (2013) states, the diagnostic criteria for Bipolar 1 Disorder are as stated, "For a diagnosis of Continue Reading...
This leaves many veterans prone to the condition known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This may be characterized as "an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred Continue Reading...
Bibliography Mouffak, Faycal; Gallarda, Thierry; Baup, Nicolas; Olie, Jean-Pierre; and Krebs, Marie-Odile (2007) Gender Identity Disorders and Bipolar Disorder Associated With the Ring Y Chromosome. American Journal Psychiatry 164:1122-1123 July 2 Continue Reading...
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a childhood disorder characterized by chronic irritability that interferes with academic and social functioning. Frequent outbursts and temper tantrums, at a frequency of about three times per wee Continue Reading...
Attention Deficit HyperactivITY Disorder DIAGNOSIS IN CHILDREN Historical Records Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a diverse behavioral set of symptoms described by the hub indication of impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention. Even a Continue Reading...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder associated with specific periods of the calendar year. SAD is more commonly found in geographic locations with long winter seasons with shorter daylight hours, less sunlight, and longer nights. Thi Continue Reading...
Clients attend multiple twelve-step meetings and participate in twelve-step work to gain freedom from alcohol and/or drug addiction. In addition, they participate in individual and group counseling in order to alleviate the depression and anxiety un Continue Reading...
32) The overall diagnostic and symptomatic patterns described by these points indicate that BPD is a serious disorder and is "...classified as a major personality disorder involving dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior; intense, unstable moods Continue Reading...
Running head: DSM DSM 5Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5): Recent ChangesDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5): Recent ChangesThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is cons Continue Reading...
These studies show the importance of confronting feared stimuli for extinguishing anxiety. However, at the same time, other research has found that the cognitive methodology has had equal results to the ERP in OCD treatment. Hackman and McLean repor Continue Reading...
A lack of consistency in punishment may lead the child to believe that punishment is random and it may become unclear which behaviors are acceptable or unacceptable. A childhood of abuse and neglect are a key contributing factor in many cases. Every Continue Reading...
Article Critique: Mood and Anxiety Disorders Just like certain psychological disorders like depression and anxiety are frequently comorbid, certain physical conditions are associated with psychological problems. A good example of this is benign parox Continue Reading...
Works Cited Carney, Robert M.; Kenneth E .Freedland. (2009). Treatment-resistant depression and mortality after acute coronary syndrome. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 166(4), 410-7. Retrieved April 27, 2009, from ProQuest Medical Library da Continue Reading...
(North et al., 2009). Results / Findings North and company (2009) mentioned that preceding studies had frequently disregarded or misrepresented main characteristics of the criteria, particularly the needed qualifying experience to a definite traum Continue Reading...
