All About Bipolar Disorder Presentation

All About Bipolar Disorder By: Fab Gisagara, Eli Huntsman, Myer Walker What is bipolar disorder? A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings Alternating periods of mania or hypomania and depression Overview: Types of Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Causes...

All About Bipolar Disorder By: Fab Gisagara, Eli Huntsman, Myer Walker What is bipolar disorder? A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings Alternating periods of mania or hypomania and depression Overview: Types of Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Causes Treatment Resources Types Of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar l Disorder: At least one manic episode and at least one major depressive episode. Bipolar ll Disorder: At least one hypomanic episode (less severe than mania) and at least one major depressive episode. Cyclothymic Disorder: Less severe mood swings than Bipolar I or II Symptoms For Bipolar Disorder Manic Episode: Elevated mood Decreased need for sleep Racing thoughts Impulsive behavior Depressive Episode: Low mood Loss of interest in activities Fatigue Difficulty concentrating Thoughts of death or suicide Evaluation/diagnosis Medical history Mental health history Symptoms assessment Mood charts Psychological assessments Treatment Multimodal approach: Medication Psychotherapy Lifestyle changes Medication Types of medications: Mood stabilizers Antidepressants Antipsychotics Goal: Manage mood swings and reduce symptoms.  Psychotherapy Types of therapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) Family-focused therapy Goal: Develop coping skills, manage stress, and improve relationships. Lifestyle Changes Healthy habits: Regular sleep schedule Balanced diet Regular exercise Stress management techniques Coping with Bipolar Disorder Self-care strategies: Mindfulness practices Social support Education and awareness Resources for Bipolar Disorder National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/ Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): https://www.dbsalliance.org/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/ Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipb9rhCl-RU Kahoot https://create.kahoot.it/my-library/kahoots/327e61d4-3f8f-4da8-9e10-bfb407fcf7c3