Prodromal Disorder
The Prodromal Phase of Bipolar Disorder: Identification of the Initial Symptoms as well as Biological, Structural, and Genetic Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Kristen E. Carboni
Villanova University
Author Note
Kristen E. Carboni, Undergraduate Student of Psychology, Villanova University.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Kristen Carboni, Department of Psychology, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085.
Email: kcarboni@villanova.edu
The Prodromal Phase of Bipolar Disorder: Identification of the Initial Symptoms as well as Biological, Structural, and Genetic Causes of Bipolar Disorder One of the most difficult mental disorders to live with, Bipolar Disorder is more than just everyday “ups and downs.” It is similar to a roller coaster ride that never …show more content…
BPD, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms can be displayed as a series of mood changes and behavioral changes. It can be difficult to diagnose BPD because of the combination of symptoms during the initial mania episode and the nature of BPD which consists of mania and depression (Correll et al 2007). Oftentimes, it takes years to diagnose BPD with most onsets occurring around the age of twenty years. People experience symptoms indicative of BPD, however, before the end of their teen years. This is known as the illness prodrome which is defined as the phase of changes in behavior and mental state that comes before the first syndromal episode of a disorder (Correll et al 2007). A syndromal episode is characterized by a collective grouping of symptoms indicating an abnormal condition. These early markers or signs prior to the onset of the disorder can help clinicians to better understand the nature of BPD and the fundamental signs in diagnosing such a disorder. An example of a prodrome for BPD is clinical depression. The present review will examine the literature
Kristen E. Carboni
Villanova University
Author Note
Kristen E. Carboni, Undergraduate Student of Psychology, Villanova University.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Kristen Carboni, Department of Psychology, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085.
Email: kcarboni@villanova.edu
The Prodromal Phase of Bipolar Disorder: Identification of the Initial Symptoms as well as Biological, Structural, and Genetic Causes of Bipolar Disorder One of the most difficult mental disorders to live with, Bipolar Disorder is more than just everyday “ups and downs.” It is similar to a roller coaster ride that never …show more content…
BPD, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms can be displayed as a series of mood changes and behavioral changes. It can be difficult to diagnose BPD because of the combination of symptoms during the initial mania episode and the nature of BPD which consists of mania and depression (Correll et al 2007). Oftentimes, it takes years to diagnose BPD with most onsets occurring around the age of twenty years. People experience symptoms indicative of BPD, however, before the end of their teen years. This is known as the illness prodrome which is defined as the phase of changes in behavior and mental state that comes before the first syndromal episode of a disorder (Correll et al 2007). A syndromal episode is characterized by a collective grouping of symptoms indicating an abnormal condition. These early markers or signs prior to the onset of the disorder can help clinicians to better understand the nature of BPD and the fundamental signs in diagnosing such a disorder. An example of a prodrome for BPD is clinical depression. The present review will examine the literature