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What is the minimum number of episodes required for a bipolar disorder diagnosis in ICD criteria?
What is the minimum number of episodes required for a bipolar disorder diagnosis in ICD criteria?
Which type of bipolar disorder involves at least one episode of mania?
Which type of bipolar disorder involves at least one episode of mania?
What characterizes severe depression with psychosis as opposed to mild depressive episodes?
What characterizes severe depression with psychosis as opposed to mild depressive episodes?
What is a common feature of rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?
What is a common feature of rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?
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What percentage of individuals with bipolar disorder typically recover from an acute manic episode within one year?
What percentage of individuals with bipolar disorder typically recover from an acute manic episode within one year?
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Which type of therapy is mentioned as having a reduction in symptoms, particularly early on in the illness?
Which type of therapy is mentioned as having a reduction in symptoms, particularly early on in the illness?
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What is the typical age range at onset for bipolar disorder symptoms?
What is the typical age range at onset for bipolar disorder symptoms?
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What is a key aspect of non-pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder?
What is a key aspect of non-pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder?
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What is a defining factor of cyclothymia in relation to bipolar disorder?
What is a defining factor of cyclothymia in relation to bipolar disorder?
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Which symptom is associated with severe depression with psychosis?
Which symptom is associated with severe depression with psychosis?
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What percentage of individuals with bipolar disorder are affected by rapid cycling?
What percentage of individuals with bipolar disorder are affected by rapid cycling?
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How is the prognosis typically characterized for individuals after an acute manic episode?
How is the prognosis typically characterized for individuals after an acute manic episode?
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What type of delusions are associated with mania with psychotic symptoms?
What type of delusions are associated with mania with psychotic symptoms?
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Which factor is primarily used to identify the median time from first symptom to treatment for bipolar disorder?
Which factor is primarily used to identify the median time from first symptom to treatment for bipolar disorder?
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Which of the following is a key non-pharmacological intervention in bipolar disorder treatment?
Which of the following is a key non-pharmacological intervention in bipolar disorder treatment?
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What characterizes the change in mood with rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?
What characterizes the change in mood with rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?
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Study Notes
Bipolar Disorder Criteria
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DSM: A single episode of hypomania or mania is enough for a bipolar diagnosis.
- Bipolar 1: At least one manic episode.
- Bipolar 2: At least one hypomanic episode.
- ICD: Requires at least two episodes for diagnosis.
Hypomania and Mania
- Hypomania: A less severe form of mania.
- Mania: A more severe state with elevated mood, energy, and activity.
Mania with Psychotic Symptoms
- Characterized by mood-congruent delusions (e.g., grandeur, persecution) and hallucinations (e.g., second-person hallucinations).
Depressive Episodes
- Mild depressive episode: Depressed mood lasting at least two weeks.
- Severe depressive episode: Depressed mood for at least two weeks.
- Severe depression with psychosis: Includes mood-congruent delusions and hallucinations, often related to themes like worthlessness, guilt, ill-health, poverty, or persecution. May include auditory (second-person), olfactory (rotting flesh/filth) hallucinations. Can manifest as depressive stupor (lack of speech/movement). Severe cases can feature Cotard's syndrome (belief of being dead).
Bipolar Variants
- Rapid cycling: Four or more mood episodes per year. Affects 20% of cases, more common in women, and tends to become more frequent (kindling effect).
- Cyclothymia: History of mild hypomanic episodes alongside periods of depression that don't meet major depressive disorder criteria; characterized by a low-grade, cyclical mood pattern that appears as a personality trait.
Epidemiology
- Bipolar 1: Approximately 1% prevalence.
- Bipolar 2: Approximately 3% prevalence.
- Bipolar spectrum: About 6% prevalence.
- UK incidence: 15 cases per 100,000.
- Increasing incidence in recent 20 years.
- Average age at diagnosis is 15-19 (often with a 10-year diagnostic delay).
Aetiology (Causation)
- Information about the causes of bipolar disorder is missing in the text.
Treatment - Acute Episode
- Information missing.
Treatment - Maintenance
- Information missing.
Lithium
- Lithium is associated with potential self-harm and suicide risks.
Non-Pharmacological Treatments
- Psychoeducation: Includes sleep hygiene, relapse marker identification, stress management, and mood monitoring.
- CBT: Can reduce symptoms, but primarily in the early stages of the illness.
Prognosis
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Recovery and Recurrence:
- Median time from first symptom to treatment is 10 years.
- 50% recovery from acute manic episodes within a year.
- Recurrence rates average 60% within two years.
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Description
This quiz covers the diagnostic criteria for Bipolar Disorder according to DSM and ICD classifications. It includes information on hypomania, mania, and depressive episodes, emphasizing the distinct features and symptoms associated with each. Test your understanding of the nuances in diagnosing bipolar disorders.
