Category: Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disease or manic depression, is a mental condition characterized by extreme fluctuations in activity, focus, energy, mood, and the ability to carry out routine tasks. Bipolar disorder can present itself in three distinct ways. There are noticeable shifts in temperament, vigor, and activity levels across the board with these…

Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Mental health conditions have a significant impact on peoples quality of life. One such illness is bipolar disorder, which, in extreme cases, negatively impacts a persons ability to function in society. Despite its incurable nature and severe symptoms bipolar disorder can be managed through pharmacological and…

Table of Contents Introduction Symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of bipolar disorder Types of bipolar disorder Prevention and management of the bipolar disorder Conclusion References Introduction Bipolar disorder is a type of mental disease, which predetermines the extreme change in mood from depression to manically exalted mood. Although for a long time, bipolar disorder was not…

Introduction Bipolar disorder is a medical condition characterized by unusual shifts in ones mood, activity levels, energy, and the ability to undertake various tasks (Mondimore 21). The condition is also known as manic-depressive illness. Individuals suffering from this health problem are always unpredictable even to themselves. Sometimes they may be very happy, cheerful, and energetic.…

Name of the Disorder Angst (2013) defines bipolar disorder as a brain condition that causes unusual changes in activity levels, energy, and moods (p. 1). Some psychologists call this condition manic-depressive disease (McCormick, Murray, & McNew, 2015). The bipolar disorder condition is usually characterized by mood swings. The patient will experience periods of both mania…

Abstract Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that is characterized by unusual mood changes that shift from manic to depressive extremes. People with the illness experience periods of mania and depression. Depressive episodes involve feelings of lethargy while manic episodes involve hyperactivity and intense feelings of happiness. Symptoms depend on the patients mood that usually…

Table of Contents Important Elements DSM-IV Definition of Major Depression Additional Information Diagnosis Care Plan Difference of Major Depression and Bipolar Disease in Women References Important Elements The case presents some very important elements in the description of the patients condition. The first is an obvious feeling of sadness and anger, both of which are…

Introduction Angst (2013) defines bipolar disorder as a brain condition that results in usual mood, activity, and energy shifts (p. 2). The disorder (also given the name Manic-Depressive Illness) makes it impossible for the affected patient to perform his or her day-to-day activities. Psychologists believe that bipolar disorder is a critical condition that can encourage…

The article by Kaplan et al. (2015) focuses on one of the most common sleep disorders, hypersomnia. This condition is known to have serious side effects and to lead to numerous functioning problems, which necessitates its detailed analysis. Kaplan et al. (2015) pay particular attention to the possibilities of clarifying the disorders definition. The article…

Bipolar disorder is a type of mental illness marked by mood fluctuations that are out of the ordinary, as well as changes in energy and capacity to operate. Unlike typical mood swings, which everyone experiences, the symptoms of bipolar illness may be quite significant. In some situations, the first signs and symptoms show as early…