Lithium Carbonate and Bipolar Disorder Lithium is a naturally occurring element that is refined to treat certain psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder. Lithium is a naturally formed element‚ and can be found in many foods. The element has various forms such as lithium carbonate‚ lithium orotate‚ and lithium aspartate (“The Science and Practice”). The differences in lithium lie within the effects of salt on molecular weight‚ and the percentage of lithium. Lithium carbonate specifically is used
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Furthermore‚ when analyzing a song‚ it is advisable to take a close look at the speaker. In this case‚ the speaker is Demi Lovato. One article that explores Lovato’s background can be found in an Everyday health article. This article‚ entitled "Bipolar Disorder: Regain Tour Self-Esteem" gives a thorough biography of Bipolar Disorder. This artist was born on August 20‚ 1992‚ in Albuquerque‚ New Mexico. Her family consisted of Madison De La Garza‚ Dallas Lovato‚ and Amber Lovato; her parents’ are Patrick
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Bipolar and Paranoid Personality Disorder Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes a person to go back and forth in a positive or negative mood and depression. This kind of mood swing can occur very quickly‚ like an “on” and “off” switch. Although there is no knowledge on the direct cause of bipolar disorder‚ it is quite evident that it is passed on through genetics. Bipolar disorder usually begins somewhere between the ages of 15-25 and can affect both men and women. Bipolar Disorder can
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1. George’s symptoms directly correlate with the criteria for bipolar disorder. At the beginning of the case study‚ George was exhibiting symptoms of a manic episode. According to the DSM-5‚ criteria of a manic episode are: a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated‚ expansive‚ or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy‚ for at least a week. During the period of mood disturbance‚ three or more of the following must be present: 1. Inflated self-esteem
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dealt deficiencies at birth. Two such diseases‚ bipolar disorder and schizophrenia‚ are mental diseases that slowly eat at one’s psyche. Bipolar disorder affects roughly 2.6% of adult Americans and it only affects around 1% of adolescents. Fortunately‚ schizophrenia is less prevalent‚ affecting less than 1% of all humans. In the magnificent play “Hamlet”‚ crafted by William Shakespeare‚ the titular character appears to suffer from bipolar disorder and his struggle with it is one of the main subplots
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1. Ellen would be Diagnosed with the Bipolar subtype‚ Bipolar ll. Bipolar II is characterized by major depressive episodes alternating with hypomanic episodes. This is due to Ellen describing having severe depression as well as panic attacks. Ellen experiences months of being in a major depressed state and has described herself as being unhappy through most of her life‚ with no long periods of feeling good. She also described having many episodes of abnormally elevated moods that have also lasted
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Bipolar II Disorder and Comorbidity of Alcohol Abuse or Dependence by Bachelor of Science Mount Olive College‚ 2009 Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Health Care Management Tillman School of Business Mount Olive College 2009 MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE Thesis Certification Please type all information in this section: Applicant
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For many years I have been battling with my diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. I have had very rough days but also some of the best thanks to my son and husband. When I became pregnant‚ it changed me‚ some days I hated myself and other days I loved everything about myself but the moment I was able to hold my new born I knew there would always be someone who loved me unconditionally. I have this perfect little baby boy who loves me for me. He sees my strength‚ he still knows I am his protector‚
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Is bipolar disorder the cause of great madness or great genius? The symptoms of this mental illness may also be considered as the driving forces behind some of the most gifted and talented people to grace our society. Although individuals with this illness may have some obstacles to overcome‚ it can be accomplished. With all of the treatment programs that are widely available‚ people have many options and methods to turn to for help. <br> <br>Bipolar disorder‚ also referred to as manic depression
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Case Study Presentation Sam Poulsen Child Safety Officer Rockhampton North Child Safety Service Centre Title Slide Introduction: Slide 1 Family: • There are 6 subject children in this family with 3 different fathers • Seth‚ Jackson and Rosemary are full siblings as are Shae and Summah • Diann is still currently in a relationship with Shane‚ but it is belived that she still has contact with Daniel as well. • Diann is 31 and Shane is 43. • Describe the personalities of each of
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