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What is defined as rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?

  • 4 or more episodes per year (correct)
  • Episodes that last longer than 6 months
  • 3 episodes occurring within a month
  • At least 2 episodes in a year
  • Which type of bipolar disorder is characterized by a history of mild hypomanic episodes without meeting the criteria for major depressive episodes?

  • Bipolar I
  • Rapid cycling
  • Bipolar II
  • Cyclothymia (correct)
  • What percentage of the population is estimated to experience Bipolar I disorder?

  • 6%
  • 1% (correct)
  • 3%
  • 15%
  • Which demographic shows a higher prevalence of rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?

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    At what age is the onset of bipolar disorder commonly reported?

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    Which symptom is NOT associated with mania?

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    What is a common delusional theme found in mania with psychotic symptoms?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of a severe depressive episode?

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    In severe depression with psychosis, which of the following delusional themes is common?

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    What defines a mild depressive episode?

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    Which condition involves a belief that one is dead or does not exist?

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    Which symptom is associated with depressive stupor?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of mania?

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    What duration is required to diagnose a moderate depressive episode?

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    Which type of hallucination is commonly associated with severe depression with psychosis?

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    What is a defining feature of Bipolar I Disorder?

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    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypomania?

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    Which classification differs in the definition of episodes between DSM and ICD?

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    What is the minimum duration for symptoms to classify as hypomania?

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    Which best describes the emotional state during a hypomanic episode?

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    What is required for a diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder?

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    Which of the following behaviors could indicate hypomania?

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    Which of the following statements is true regarding the diagnosis of mania?

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    What is the characteristic cycling pattern in rapid cycling bipolar disorder?

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    What percentage of the population is estimated to experience bipolar spectrum disorders?

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    Which demographic experiences a higher incidence of bipolar II disorder?

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    What is the typical age range for the onset of bipolar disorder?

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    What is a common characteristic of cyclothymia?

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    What is the minimum duration of elevated or irritable mood required to diagnose hypomania?

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    Which of the following symptoms is considered a key indicator of hypomania?

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    How many symptoms must be present to classify a hypomanic episode?

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    Which statement accurately describes Bipolar I Disorder?

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    What is one of the DSM criteria for diagnosing a single episode of mania?

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    Which classification system differentiates between single and multiple episodes based on mood disturbance?

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    What symptom is NOT typically associated with hypomania?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic feature that must accompany hypomania?

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    Which of the following symptoms is indicative of mania?

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    What is a common theme found in delusions during mania with psychotic symptoms?

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    Which symptom is required for a diagnosis of a severe depressive episode?

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    How long must depressive mood be sustained to classify as a moderate depressive episode?

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    Which type of hallucinations are classical in severe depression with psychosis?

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    Which of the following can lead to a diagnosis of depressive stupor?

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    What kind of delusions might a person with Cotard's Syndrome experience?

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    Which symptom is NOT associated with mild depressive episodes?

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    What is a behavioral characteristic of mania?

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    Which of the following is a symptom of distractibility often found in mania?

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    What percentage of cases of rapid cycling bipolar disorder is typically observed in the population?

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    Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevalence of bipolar disorder worldwide?

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    Which feature distinguishes cyclothymia from other forms of bipolar disorder?

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    What is a notable trend regarding the incidence of bipolar disorder in the UK over the last 20 years?

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    What demographic trend is observed in the incidence of Bipolar II disorder?

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    Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of hypomania?

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    What defines hypomania in terms of duration?

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    Which combination of criteria differentiates Bipolar I from Bipolar II?

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    Which of the following behaviors indicates potential hypomania?

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    What is an essential characteristic of a hypomanic episode?

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    What is included in the DSM criteria to classify a single episode of mania?

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    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hypomanic episodes?

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    Which of the following is a symptom indicative of mania?

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    What duration of depressed mood is required to classify as a severe depressive episode?

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    Which of the following best describes a common delusional theme in severe depression with psychosis?

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    In what scenario might a person experience catatonia?

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    Which of the following is a sign of distractibility often found in mania?

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    What common hallucinatory experience might occur in severe depression with psychosis?

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    Which symptom is specifically associated with mania with psychotic symptoms?

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    Which of the following best describes Cotard's Syndrome?

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    For a diagnosis of moderate depressive episode, how many symptoms from Group B must a person exhibit?

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    Which behavior could be considered foolhardy or reckless in individuals experiencing mania?

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    Flashcards

    Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar disorder characterized by 4 or more mood episodes per year.

    Cyclothymia

    Mild hypomanic episodes with periods of depression, not severe enough for major depressive episodes.

    Bipolar I prevalence

    Estimated at approximately 1% worldwide.

    Bipolar II prevalence

    Estimated at approximately 3% worldwide.

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    Bipolar Spectrum

    Estimated prevalence of 6% - captures individuals with various symptoms in the range of bipolar disorders, ranging from mild to severe.

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    Bipolar I

    Bipolar I disorder is characterized by the occurrence of at least one manic episode.

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    Bipolar II

    Bipolar II disorder is marked by at least one hypomanic episode.

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    Hypomania

    Hypomania involves elevated or irritable mood, increased activity, and several other symptoms like talkativeness and decreased sleep for at least 4 days.

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    Mania

    Mania is a severe form of elevated or irritable mood lasting for a specific duration, leading to interference with daily functioning.

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    DSM

    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standard classification of mental disorders.

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    ICD

    International Classification of Diseases, a standard international classification of diseases.

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    Symptoms of Hypomania

    At least 3 symptoms (Elevated/irritable mood, increased activity, talkativeness, less sleep, etc.) persisting for at least 4 days causing some disruption in daily functions.

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    Symptoms of Mania

    A similar, more intense mood episode than hypomania.

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    Mania Symptoms

    At least three of these symptoms lasting at least a week: elevated mood, increased activity, talkativeness, racing thoughts, reduced need for sleep, inflated self-esteem, distractibility, and reckless behavior.

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    Mania with Psychotic Symptoms

    Mania with delusions and hallucinations that match the person's mood. Themes may include grandeur or persecution.

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    Mild Depressive Episode

    A depressed mood lasting at least two weeks, accompanied by at least two symptoms of low mood.

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    Moderate Depressive Episode

    A depressed mood lasting at least two weeks, with at least two low mood symptoms, and three more severe symptoms.

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    Severe Depressive Episode

    A depressed mood lasting at least two weeks, with all low mood symptoms and at least four more severe symptoms.

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    Severe Depression with Psychosis

    Severe depression with mood-congruent delusions and hallucinations. Common themes include worthlessness, guilt, and persecution.

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    Depressive Stupor

    A sever form of depression where the person stops speaking or moving.

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    Cotard's Syndrome

    A rare condition where the patient has delusions that they are dead, do not exist, or are decaying.

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    Mood Congruent Hallucinations

    Hallucinations whose content matches the person's current emotional state.

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    Mood Congruent Delusions

    Delusions consistent with a person's current mood.

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    Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II

    Bipolar I requires at least one manic episode, while Bipolar II requires at least one hypomanic episode.

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    Hypomania Symptoms

    Hypomania involves at least 3 symptoms (elevated/irritable mood, increased activity, talkativeness, less sleep, etc.) lasting at least 4 days, causing some disruption in daily functions.

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    DSM vs. ICD

    DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) are both standard classifications of mental disorders, but they have slightly different criteria and definitions.

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    What is a 'Single episode'?

    A single episode refers to a specific period of time where the individual experiences either hypomania or mania, based on the criteria defined by DSM or ICD.

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    How does 'interference with function' impact diagnosis?

    Both hypomania and mania are diagnosed when they cause significant disruptions in daily life, work, or relationships.

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    What is the 'leading to' part in the definition?

    The 'leading to' part refers to the consequence of hypomanic symptoms, specifically stating that they must cause some interference with personal function.

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    Depressive Episode in Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar disorders involve both manic/hypomanic episodes and periods of depression, which vary in severity and can be categorized into mild, moderate, or severe.

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    Mania with Psychotic Features

    A manic episode accompanied by delusions or hallucinations, often consistent with the person's elevated mood.

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    Depressive Episode

    A period of at least two weeks where a person experiences depressed mood, accompanied by several other symptoms such as loss of interest, fatigue, and changes in sleep and appetite.

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    Cotard's Syndrome

    A rare condition where the patient experiences delusions that they are dead, do not exist, or are decaying.

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    Bipolar I Disorder

    Characterized by at least one manic episode, with or without hypomanic or depressive episodes.

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    Bipolar II Disorder

    Requires at least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode.

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    Hypomania vs. Mania

    Hypomania: Less severe form of mood elevation with fewer disruptive symptoms. Mania: More intense, severe form with significant impairment in daily functioning.

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    What makes hypomania different from normal high mood?

    Hypomania is characterized by at least 3 specific symptoms, like increased energy and talkativeness, lasting at least 4 days, and impacting daily functioning.

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    'Interference with personal function'

    This means the symptoms of hypomania or mania are disrupting the individual's daily life, work, relationships, etc.

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    Depressive Episode in Bipolar

    Episodes of low mood, often accompanied by feelings of sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest. They can range in severity from mild to severe.

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    Rapid Cycling

    Experiencing 4 or more mood episodes (manic, hypomanic, or depressive) in a year.

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    Kindling Effect

    In rapid cycling bipolar disorder, episodes become more frequent and intense over time.

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    What is mania?

    A period of at least a week with elevated or irritable mood, increased activity, restlessness, talkativeness, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, inflated self-esteem, distractibility, and reckless behavior, leading to severe interference with personal function.

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    What are mood-congruent delusions?

    Delusions that align with the person's present emotional state. For example, during mania someone might believe they have special powers (grandiose delusion).

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    What are mood-congruent hallucinations?

    Hallucinations whose content aligns with the person's current emotional state.

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    What is a mild depressive episode?

    A period of at least two weeks with a depressed mood and at least two symptoms like loss of interest, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, among others.

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    What's a moderate depressive episode?

    A period of at least two weeks with a depressed mood and at least two symptoms of low mood and three more severe ones like difficulty making decisions or thoughts of death.

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    What is a severe depressive episode?

    A period of at least two weeks with a depressed mood, all symptoms of low mood, and four more severe symptoms like loss of interest, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and suicidal thoughts.

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    What is severe depression with psychosis?

    A severe depressive episode with mood-congruent delusions and hallucinations.

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    What is depressive stupor?

    A very severe form of depression where the person stops speaking or moving (catatonia).

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    What is Cotard's Syndrome?

    A rare condition where the patient believes they are dead, do not exist, or are decaying.

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    What is the key difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II?

    Bipolar I requires at least one manic episode, while Bipolar II requires at least one hypomanic episode.

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    Study Notes

    Week 6 - 8th November Study Notes

    • Current Challenges in Bipolar & CBT: Reading list includes research on psychosis and bipolar, from University College London, located in North West Wing - G22LT. Study materials covered include Bipolar Disorder, Epidemiology and Risk factors for Bipolar Disorder and The Course of Bipolar Disorder.

    Definition

    • DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders): A single episode of hypomania or mania is required for a bipolar diagnosis. Bipolar I: At least one manic episode. Bipolar II: At least one hypomanic episode.

    • ICD (International Classification of Diseases): At least two episodes of mood disturbance.

    Hypomania

    • Duration: Elevated or irritable mood sustained for at least 4 days.
    • Symptoms: Increased activity or restlessness, increased talkativeness, distractibility, decreased need for sleep, increased sexual energy, mild recklessness or irresponsible behavior, increased sociability.
    • Impact: Leading to some interference with personal function.

    Mania

    • Duration: Predominantly elevated or irritable mood sustained for at least one week.
    • Symptoms: Increased activity or restlessness, increased talkativeness, flight of ideas, loss of normal social inhibitions, decreased need for sleep, inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, distractibility or constant changes in activity, behaviour that is foolhardy or reckless, marked sexual energy or sexual indiscretions.
    • Impact: Leading to severe interference with personal function.

    Mania with Psychotic Symptoms

    • Symptoms: Mood congruent delusions and hallucinations that include grandeur, persecution, or wealth, power, etc. Second person auditory hallucinations might be perceived as supporting a delusional theme.

    Mild Depressive Episode

    • Duration: Depressive mood for at least two weeks.
    • Symptoms: At least two of; depressed mood, reduced concentration, loss of interest and enjoyment, reduced self-esteem and confidence, ideas of guilt and unworthiness, pessimistic thoughts, ideas of self-harm, disturbed sleep, and diminished appetite.

    Moderate Depressive Episode

    • Duration: Depressive mood sustained for at least two weeks.
    • Symptoms: At least two of; depressed mood, reduced concentration, loss of interest and enjoyment, reduced self-esteem and confidence, ideas of guilt and unworthiness, pessimistic thoughts, ideas of self-harm, disturbed sleep, and diminished appetite.

    Severe Depressive Episode

    • Duration: Depressed mood sustained for at least two weeks
    • Symptoms: All of; depressed mood, reduced concentration, loss of interest and enjoyment, reduced self-esteem and confidence, ideas of guilt and unworthiness, pessimistic thoughts, ideas of self-harm, disturbed sleep, and diminished appetite.

    Severe Depression with Psychosis

    • Duration: Depressed mood sustained for at least two weeks.
    • Symptoms: All of; depressed mood, reduced concentration, loss of interest and enjoyment, reduced self-esteem and confidence, ideas of guilt and unworthiness, pessimistic thoughts, ideas of self-harm, disturbed sleep, and diminished appetite. Cotard's Syndrome (rare), delusions of the patient being dead.

    Variants of Bipolar Disorder

    • Rapid Cycling: Four or more episodes per year (20% of cases), more common in women.
    • Cyclothymia: Mild hypomanic episodes and periods of depression but not enough to meet criteria for major depressive episodes.

    Epidemiology

    • Prevalence: Variable globally. Bipolar I (approximately 1%), Bipolar II (approximately 3%), and Bipolar Spectrum disorders.
    • Incidence: Increasing in UK over the last 20 years.
    • Age at onset: Typically 15-19 years old.

    Treatment (Acute and Maintenance)

    • Mania/Hypomania: Lithium, Valproate, Atypical Antipsychotics (Olanzapine, Risperidone).
    • Bipolar Disorder/Depression: Valproate, Quetiapine, Lamotrigine, Lithium, Olanzapine, SSRIs. Combinations of medications.

    Prognosis

    • Recovery and Recurrence: Median of 10 years from first symptom to treatment. 50% of patients recover from acute episodes within 1 year, only 25% achieve full recovery.

    Comorbidity with other conditions

    • Psychotic Symptoms: Consistent with schizophrenia, may show similar presentation and require specific assessment.

    Diagnosis

    • Variability: Definition of Bipolar Disorder has varied over time and globally, leading to inaccurate data (e.g., prevalence figures in the USA).
    • Delay: Age-standardised prevalence remains stable at 0.7%. Diagnosis delay is ~6–10 years.

    Clinical Strategies and Approaches

    • Biological Approach: Investigating biomarkers, new treatments and focusing on underlying pathophysiological processes. Neuroimaging and genetic factors play a role.
    • Psychological Interventions:
      • CBT: Effective for managing bipolar disorder in all its complexities. (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)).
      • Psychoeducation: Crucial for education and support of patients and families, with specific benefit in group settings.
      • Family Intervention: Also plays a positive role in relapse prevention, through better understanding of the illness and improved communication.

    Current Medication Recommendations

    • Listing of various medications categorized by their application. Efficacy is sometimes higher for combinations rather than single-agent treatments. Considerations should include patient preference and risk factors.

    Non-Pharmacological approaches

    • Psychoeducation:
    • CBT:
    • Lifestyle interventions, including sleep hygiene, stress management, and mood monitoring, with or without applications

    Summary

    • Bipolar disorder as defined by ICD-10, is a severe mental illness, though world-wide incidence is increasing.
    • Psychotic symptoms appear during mood extremes, diagnosis is often delayed with reduced life expectancy.
    • Treatment is complicated, and includes both pharmacological and psychosocial interventions.

    Other (non-detailed) information

    • Suicide risk & potential problems with increased risk: Lithium is strongly associated with suicide.
    • Research Gaps: Further study on biomarkers, longitudinal data, and psychosocial interventions are needed.
    • Technology in monitoring mood: Development of apps and devices for data collection.

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