Bipolar Disorder Research Paper
Abstract
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population age 18 and older every year according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar disorder is commonly diagnosed based upon the criteria found within the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, symptoms, course of illness, and, when available, family history. Treatment is made up of taking a mood stabilizing medication and should include a full treatment plan to ensure the best possible chance at success.
Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It runs an unpredictable course of ups and downs. When left untreated, these ups and downs can …show more content…
Some of these symptoms include: Feeling hopeless, sad, or empty; irritable; inability to experience pleasure; fatigue or loss of energy; sleep problems; thoughts of death or suicide (Smith, 2014). The most common is the mood stages but they can be extremely hard to decipher, according to Margarita Tartakovsky author of the 2009 article Bipolar fact sheet, “Mood states are highly variable. Some people can experience mood changes in one week, while others can spend months or even years in one …show more content…
Participating in a bipolar disorder support group gives you the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from others who know what you’re going through. The support of friends and family is also invaluable (Smith, Feb, 2014).
References
Bipolar Disorder. (n.d.). NIMH RSS. Retrieved May 2, 2014, from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
Martin, B. (2006). How is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed?. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 2, 2014, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/how-is-bipolar-disorder-diagnosed/000512
Smith, M., & Segal, J. (2014, February.). Bipolar Disorder Treatment. : Treatment & Therapy for Mania & Depression. Retrieved April 30, 2014, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_diagnosis_treatment.htm
Smith, M., & Segal, J. (2014, April 1). Bipolar Disorder Signs & Symptoms. : Mania & Bipolar Depression. Retrieved May 2, 2014, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm
Tartakovsky, M. (2009). Bipolar Disorder Fact Sheet. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 2, 2014, from
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population age 18 and older every year according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar disorder is commonly diagnosed based upon the criteria found within the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, symptoms, course of illness, and, when available, family history. Treatment is made up of taking a mood stabilizing medication and should include a full treatment plan to ensure the best possible chance at success.
Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It runs an unpredictable course of ups and downs. When left untreated, these ups and downs can …show more content…
Some of these symptoms include: Feeling hopeless, sad, or empty; irritable; inability to experience pleasure; fatigue or loss of energy; sleep problems; thoughts of death or suicide (Smith, 2014). The most common is the mood stages but they can be extremely hard to decipher, according to Margarita Tartakovsky author of the 2009 article Bipolar fact sheet, “Mood states are highly variable. Some people can experience mood changes in one week, while others can spend months or even years in one …show more content…
Participating in a bipolar disorder support group gives you the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from others who know what you’re going through. The support of friends and family is also invaluable (Smith, Feb, 2014).
References
Bipolar Disorder. (n.d.). NIMH RSS. Retrieved May 2, 2014, from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
Martin, B. (2006). How is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed?. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 2, 2014, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/how-is-bipolar-disorder-diagnosed/000512
Smith, M., & Segal, J. (2014, February.). Bipolar Disorder Treatment. : Treatment & Therapy for Mania & Depression. Retrieved April 30, 2014, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_diagnosis_treatment.htm
Smith, M., & Segal, J. (2014, April 1). Bipolar Disorder Signs & Symptoms. : Mania & Bipolar Depression. Retrieved May 2, 2014, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bipolar_disorder_symptoms_treatment.htm
Tartakovsky, M. (2009). Bipolar Disorder Fact Sheet. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 2, 2014, from