Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder 1
Caleb Crenshaw
General Psychology MWF @ 10:00
Professor Stevenson
November 18, 2013
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a very severe mental disorder that is commonly diagnosed incorrectly. Many clinicians state that bipolar disorder is the most critical mental disorder that exists in this modern day. This disorder affects 3% to 5% of the world with detrimental effects on life contingency. Suicide is a major concern when discussing, and understanding this disorder. Individuals who suffer from this disorder are 60% higher than those of the general population when referring to suicide. Lower wages and unemployment are other statistics that may be higher for one who has this disorder. Eighty-one percent of individuals with bipolar disorder had a current comorbid medical condition (Leaby). The causes of the significant disorder are still not completely understood or known. However, over the past ten years of the bipolar spectrum, which elated highs of mania, and lows of major depression are the two extremes that seem to be more explicit. Many experts are starting to relate this disorder to generations before. Thus, it could partially be hereditary. Genetically related issues could reflect some of the region why one could obtain this disorder. Research also persuades us to believe that this disorder’s severity is accountable towards ones environmental and lifestyle issues (Woolfolk). Stressful issues or lifestyle events such as alcohol or drug abuse can make this disorder harder to treat. Bipolar disorder can be a major factor in effecting family life, or the work environment. Patients who suffer from bipolar disorder may be
Crenshaw 2 in denial. When somebody points out their mood swings, they could possibly be very defensive. In result explains an increased divorce rate when suffering from this disorder. The symptoms from this disorder can be very obvious to the common eye. In
Caleb Crenshaw
General Psychology MWF @ 10:00
Professor Stevenson
November 18, 2013
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a very severe mental disorder that is commonly diagnosed incorrectly. Many clinicians state that bipolar disorder is the most critical mental disorder that exists in this modern day. This disorder affects 3% to 5% of the world with detrimental effects on life contingency. Suicide is a major concern when discussing, and understanding this disorder. Individuals who suffer from this disorder are 60% higher than those of the general population when referring to suicide. Lower wages and unemployment are other statistics that may be higher for one who has this disorder. Eighty-one percent of individuals with bipolar disorder had a current comorbid medical condition (Leaby). The causes of the significant disorder are still not completely understood or known. However, over the past ten years of the bipolar spectrum, which elated highs of mania, and lows of major depression are the two extremes that seem to be more explicit. Many experts are starting to relate this disorder to generations before. Thus, it could partially be hereditary. Genetically related issues could reflect some of the region why one could obtain this disorder. Research also persuades us to believe that this disorder’s severity is accountable towards ones environmental and lifestyle issues (Woolfolk). Stressful issues or lifestyle events such as alcohol or drug abuse can make this disorder harder to treat. Bipolar disorder can be a major factor in effecting family life, or the work environment. Patients who suffer from bipolar disorder may be
Crenshaw 2 in denial. When somebody points out their mood swings, they could possibly be very defensive. In result explains an increased divorce rate when suffering from this disorder. The symptoms from this disorder can be very obvious to the common eye. In
References: Johnson, L.S., Gotlib, H.I., & Carver, S.I. (2012). Elevated ambitions for fame among persons diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 121, 3. 602-209. Doi: 10.1037/a0027270 Leaby, R.L.(2007). Bipolar disorder: Causes, contexts, and treatments. Journal of Clinical Psycholory, 63(5), 417-424. DOI: 10, 1002/JCLP.20360 Woolfolk, Anita. Educational Psychology, 9th ed. The Ohio State University; Boston. 2004. Print.