What diagnostic criteria for Bipolar Disorder 1 are seen in the case study? Name the criteria and explain what specific information in the case study meets those criteria.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the diagnostic criteria for Bipolar Disorder 1 based on the information provided in Leon's case study. This involves reviewing the details of his behavior, mood fluctuations, and previous mental health history to match against established diagnostic criteria.
Answer
Criteria include at least one manic episode with symptoms like inflated self-esteem, talkativeness, and decreased need for sleep.
The diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I Disorder include at least one manic episode. Specific information indicating a manic episode includes inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased sleep need, increased talkativeness, racing thoughts, distractibility, increased goal-directed activity or psychomotor agitation, and risky behaviors.
Answer for screen readers
The diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I Disorder include at least one manic episode. Specific information indicating a manic episode includes inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, decreased sleep need, increased talkativeness, racing thoughts, distractibility, increased goal-directed activity or psychomotor agitation, and risky behaviors.
More Information
A diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder requires the presence of manic episodes, which can significantly impact social or occupational functioning and may necessitate hospitalization.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing hypomanic episodes with manic episodes, which are more severe and impair functioning.
Sources
- Bipolar Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Bipolar Definition and DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria - HealthCentral - healthcentral.com
- Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression): Symptoms & Treatment - my.clevelandclinic.org
