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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder. What is Bipolar Disorder?. Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychological disorder that is characterized by episodes if depression alternating with episodes of mania.

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Bipolar Disorder

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  1. Bipolar Disorder

  2. What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychological disorder that is characterized by episodes if depression alternating with episodes of mania. During a depressive stage of BD, patients exhibit the symptoms of major depression. Patient with BD also display signs of mania.

  3. Face of Bipolar Disorder

  4. Clinical Manifestations

  5. Other Signs and Symptoms • Seasonal changes in mood • Rapid cycling bipolar disorder • Psychosis

  6. Risk Factors • Having blood relatives such as a parent or sibling with bipolar disorder • Drug or alcohol abuse • Major life changes (death of a loved one) • Periods of high stress

  7. Diagnostic Testing For a patient to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, manic symptoms must be present for at least one week. To be diagnosed with BD, the patient must meet the criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM). Diagnostic criteria for BD are based on the specific type of BD. Other testing may include a physical exam, laboratory testing, psychological evaluation, and mood charting.

  8. Pharmacotherapy The traditional treatment for bipolar disorder of Lithium may be used by itself or in combination with other drugs. Antiseizure drugs have proven effective agents in mood stabilization. Atypical antipsychotics have also been effective as mood stabilizers.

  9. Most Common Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities for BD • Lithium • Carbamazepine (Tegretol) • Lamotrigine (Lamictal) • Valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene) • Aripiprazole (Abilify) • Asenapine (Saphris) • Olenzapine (Zyprexa) • Quetiapine (Seroquel) • Risperidone (Risperdal) • Ziprasidone(Geodon) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy • Psychoeducation • Family therapy • Group therapy • Transcranial magnetic stimulation • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) • Hospitalization

  10. YouTube Copy and paste the link below into your web browser to view a short YouTube video on the five types of bipolar disorder. http://youtube.com/watch?v=fyJn_3LkE8w&feature=youtu.be

  11. Site Evaluation This video proved to be very informative regarding bipolar disorder and the different symptoms associated with each type. However, the video did not discuss treatment options for patients with bipolar disorder.

  12. References Adams, M.P., Holland, L.N., & Urban, C.Q. (2014). Pharmacology for nurses: A pathophysiologic approach (4th ed.). http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bipolar-disorder/DS00356/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

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