34 Questions
What are the characteristics of clients during manic phases of bipolar disorder?
Euphoric, grandiose, energetic, and sleepless
What may prevent the initial diagnosis of bipolar disorder if the first episode is a depressed phase?
A person might be diagnosed with major depression
What tool can health care professionals use to increase awareness about bipolar disorder?
Mood Disorder Questionnaire
What is the lifetime risk for bipolar disorder?
At least 1.2%
What is the risk of completed suicide for bipolar disorder?
15%
Who is at the highest risk for suicide in bipolar disorder?
Young men early in the course of the illness
What is the rank of bipolar disorder as a cause of worldwide disability?
Second, after major depression
What was bipolar disorder formerly known as?
Manic-depressive illness
What are the characteristics of clients during depressed phases of bipolar disorder?
Mood, behavior, and thoughts similar to those diagnosed with major depression
What is the risk of completed suicide for bipolar disorder in young men early in the course of the illness?
15%
What may prevent the initial diagnosis of bipolar disorder if the first episode is a depressed phase?
A person might be diagnosed with major depression
What is the rank of bipolar disorder as a cause of worldwide disability?
Second, after major depression
How long can major depression last?
6 months to 2 years
What do bipolar mixed episodes involve?
Alternating major depressive and manic episodes interspersed with periods of normal behavior
How long can each mood in bipolar disorder last before the pattern repeats?
Weeks to months
Is bipolar disorder more common in highly educated individuals?
Yes
When does the first manic episode typically occur?
Teens, 20s, or 30s
What is debated about some children diagnosed with ADHD?
They may actually have early-onset bipolar disorder
How do manic episodes begin?
Suddenly with rapid escalation of symptoms over a few days
Are adolescents with bipolar disorder more likely to have psychotic manifestations?
Yes
How long does a diagnosis of a manic episode require heightened, grandiose, or agitated mood?
At least 1 week
Why may clients with bipolar disorder stop taking medications?
Liking the euphoria and feeling burdened by side effects and medical visits
When can psychotherapy be useful for clients with bipolar disorder?
In the mildly depressive or normal portion of the bipolar cycle, but not during acute manic stages
How long can major depression last?
6 months to 2 years
What do bipolar mixed episodes involve?
Alternating major depressive and manic episodes
How long can each mood in bipolar disorder last before the pattern repeats?
Weeks to months
Is bipolar disorder more common in men or women?
Equally affects men and women
When does the first manic episode typically occur?
Teens, 20s, or 30s
Is there debate about the diagnosis of some children with ADHD?
Yes, they may actually have early-onset bipolar disorder
How do manic episodes begin?
Sudden with rapid escalation of symptoms
Are adolescents with bipolar disorder more likely to have psychotic manifestations?
Yes
What is required for the diagnosis of a manic episode?
At least 1 week of heightened, grandiose, or agitated mood
Why may clients with bipolar disorder stop taking medications?
Liking the euphoria and feeling burdened by side effects and medical visits
When can psychotherapy be useful for bipolar disorder?
In the mildly depressive or normal portion of the bipolar cycle
Study Notes
Bipolar Disorder: Key Facts and Clinical Course
- Major depression can last 6 months to 2 years, while bipolar disorder cycles between depression and normal behavior or mania and normal behavior.
- Bipolar mixed episodes involve alternating major depressive and manic episodes interspersed with periods of normal behavior.
- Each mood in bipolar disorder can last for weeks or months before the pattern repeats.
- Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally and is more common in highly educated individuals.
- Some individuals with bipolar disorder deny their mania, leading to potentially higher prevalence rates than reported.
- The first manic episode typically occurs in a person's teens, 20s, or 30s.
- There is debate about whether some children diagnosed with ADHD may actually have early-onset bipolar disorder.
- Manic episodes begin suddenly with rapid escalation of symptoms over a few days and can last from a few weeks to several months.
- Adolescents with bipolar disorder are more likely to have psychotic manifestations.
- The diagnosis of a manic episode requires at least 1 week of heightened, grandiose, or agitated mood, along with specific symptoms such as inflated self-esteem and decreased need for sleep.
- Clients with bipolar disorder may stop taking medications due to liking the euphoria and feeling burdened by side effects and medical visits.
- Psychotherapy can be useful in the mildly depressive or normal portion of the bipolar cycle, but not during acute manic stages.
Test your knowledge of bipolar disorder with this quiz covering key facts and the clinical course of the condition. Explore topics such as manic episodes, mixed episodes, prevalence rates, age of onset, and the role of psychotherapy in managing the disorder.
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