Bipolar Disorder Research Paper
Running head: BIOPOLAR DISORDER RESEARCH PAPER
Bipolar Disorder Research Paper
Latrice Porter
University of Phoenix
Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
CSLN/ 526
GA08MFC10F
Richard Skaff
April 19, 2009
Introduction to Bipolar Disorder
According to the National Institute Mental Health(NIMH) booklet (2008), Bipolar disorder is commonly known for a manic-depressive illness. This is caused by a brain disorder that usually shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and carried out day by day. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. The different norms that can go from up or down moods. Bipolar symptoms can damage a healthy relationship, job and school performance, and even suicidal.
People with bipolar disorder …show more content…
Hypomania is a person with increased energy and activity levels. They also feel good, function well and very productive. Family and friends may recognize some of the symptoms. But people with hypomania are in denial about their actions. Hypomania without the proper treatment could lead to severe mania or depression. In a mixed episode a person could have trouble sleeping, become agitated, appetite change and suicidal. People with bipolar disorder may have severe episodes that may cause manic or depression.
Psychotic symptoms also occur in people with bipolar disorder. The symptoms can be from hallucinations and delusions. People with psychotic symptoms have extreme reflected moods. Some diagnosis can be determined wrong. People with psychotic behavior are often diagnosis of being schizophrenia because of the hallucinations and delusions. People with bipolar disorder may also have behavior problems and substance abuse with alcohol or drugs. Their relationships and poor work habits may also be affected by it.
Diagnostic …show more content…
In talk therapy it provides support, education, and guidance to people and their family who are diagnosis with bipolar disorder the psychotherapy treatments are (NIMH Booklet, 2008):
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) this helps people with bipolar disorder to change negative thought patterns to positive.
• Family-focused therapy involves the family and it educates the family on recognizing early behavior before it reoccurs.
• Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy helps improves people with bipolar disorders relationships with others and it manages their daily routines.
• Psychoeducation educates people with the disorder about the illness and treatment. It also helps them to recognize a sign if a relapse seeks early.
Developmental or breakthrough within five years
According to NIMH (April 2007),
“A clinical trial called Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD) was funded. In this study researchers compared two large groups. In the first group was treated with collaborative care (three sessions of Psychoeducation over six weeks). The second group was treated with medication and intensive psychotherapy (30 sessions over nine months of CBT, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, or family-focused
Bipolar Disorder Research Paper
Latrice Porter
University of Phoenix
Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
CSLN/ 526
GA08MFC10F
Richard Skaff
April 19, 2009
Introduction to Bipolar Disorder
According to the National Institute Mental Health(NIMH) booklet (2008), Bipolar disorder is commonly known for a manic-depressive illness. This is caused by a brain disorder that usually shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and carried out day by day. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. The different norms that can go from up or down moods. Bipolar symptoms can damage a healthy relationship, job and school performance, and even suicidal.
People with bipolar disorder …show more content…
Hypomania is a person with increased energy and activity levels. They also feel good, function well and very productive. Family and friends may recognize some of the symptoms. But people with hypomania are in denial about their actions. Hypomania without the proper treatment could lead to severe mania or depression. In a mixed episode a person could have trouble sleeping, become agitated, appetite change and suicidal. People with bipolar disorder may have severe episodes that may cause manic or depression.
Psychotic symptoms also occur in people with bipolar disorder. The symptoms can be from hallucinations and delusions. People with psychotic symptoms have extreme reflected moods. Some diagnosis can be determined wrong. People with psychotic behavior are often diagnosis of being schizophrenia because of the hallucinations and delusions. People with bipolar disorder may also have behavior problems and substance abuse with alcohol or drugs. Their relationships and poor work habits may also be affected by it.
Diagnostic …show more content…
In talk therapy it provides support, education, and guidance to people and their family who are diagnosis with bipolar disorder the psychotherapy treatments are (NIMH Booklet, 2008):
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) this helps people with bipolar disorder to change negative thought patterns to positive.
• Family-focused therapy involves the family and it educates the family on recognizing early behavior before it reoccurs.
• Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy helps improves people with bipolar disorders relationships with others and it manages their daily routines.
• Psychoeducation educates people with the disorder about the illness and treatment. It also helps them to recognize a sign if a relapse seeks early.
Developmental or breakthrough within five years
According to NIMH (April 2007),
“A clinical trial called Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD) was funded. In this study researchers compared two large groups. In the first group was treated with collaborative care (three sessions of Psychoeducation over six weeks). The second group was treated with medication and intensive psychotherapy (30 sessions over nine months of CBT, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, or family-focused