Bipolar Disorder Bipolar I Disorder only occur during severe manic, mixed or depressive episodes . Untreated mixed (manic+depressive) episodes usually last 17 weeks http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md02.html
Extractions: SYNOPSIS Bipolar I Disorder is one of the most severe forms of mental illness and is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and (more often) depression. The condition has a high rate of recurrence and if untreated, it has an approximately 15% risk of death by suicide. It is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15-24 years, and is the 6th leading cause of disability (lost years of healthy life) for people aged 15-44 years in the developed world. Causation Bipolar I Disorder is a life-long disease and runs in families but has a complex mode of inheritance. Family, twin and adoption studies suggest genetic factors. The concordance rate for monozygotic (identical) twins is ; whereas it is only for dizygotic (nonidentical) twins. About half of all patients with Bipolar I Disorder have one parent who also has a mood disorder, usually Major Depressive Disorder. If one parent has Bipolar I Disorder, the child will have a 25% chance of developing a mood disorder (about half of these will have Bipolar I or II Disorder, while the other half will have Major Depressive Disorder). If both parents have Bipolar I Disorder, the child has a 50%-75% chance of developing a mood disorder. First-degree biological relatives of individuals with Bipolar I Disorder have elevated rates of Bipolar I Disorder (4%-24%), Bipolar II Disorder (1%-5%), and Major Depressive Disorder (4%-24%). The finding that the concordance rate for monozygotic twins isn't 100% suggests that environmental or psychological factors likely play a role in causation. Certain environmental factors (e.g., antidepressant medication, antipsychotic medication, electroconvulsive therapy, stimulants) or certain illnesses (e.g., multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, hyperthyroidism) can trigger mania. Mania can be triggered by giving birth, sleep deprivation, and
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Extractions: B IPOLAR D ISORDER IN C HILDREN AND T EENS No. 38 Updated July 2004 Children and teenagers with Bipolar Disorder have manic and/or depressive symptoms. Some may have mostly depression and others a combination of manic and depressive symptoms. Highs may alternate with lows. Research has improved the ability to diagnose Bipolar Disorder in children and teens. Bipolar Disorder can begin in childhood and during the teenage years, although it is usually diagnosed in adult life. The illness can affect anyone. However, if one or both parents have Bipolar Disorder, the chances are greater that their children may develop the disorder. Family history of drug or alcohol abuse also may be associated with greater risk for Bipolar Disorder. Manic symptoms include severe changes in mood-either unusually happy or silly, or very irritable, angry, agitated or aggressive unrealistic highs in self-esteem - for example, a teenager who feels all powerful or like a superhero with special powers great increase in energy and the ability to go with little or no sleep for days without feeling tired increase in talking - the adolescent talks too much, too fast, changes topics too quickly, and cannot be interrupted
NIMH: Going To Extremes Bipolar disorder, also known as manicdepressive illness, is a serious braindisease that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/manic.cfm
Extractions: research on mind, brain, and behavior Text Size: S M L powered by Google Advanced Search Press Room NIMH Outreach Scientific Meetings Clinical Trials ... Publications A brief overview of the symptoms, treatments, and research findings. What do you want to do? There is a tendency to romanticize bipolar disorder. Many artists, musicians, and writers have suffered from its mood swings. But in truth, many lives are ruined by this disease; and without effective treatment, the illness is associated with an increased risk of suicide. Bipolar disorder , also known as manic-depressive illness, is a serious brain disease that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning. It affects approximately 2.3 million adult Americansâabout 1.2 percent of the population. Men and women are equally likely to develop this disabling illness. The disorder typically emerges in adolescence or early adulthood, but in some cases appears in
MDDA Home Page Nonprofit, selfhelp organization run by and for people with affective disorders.Includes support group listings, event calendar, and a bookstore. http://www.mddaboston.org/
Extractions: Belmont, MA My personal path to wellness was paved with proper medication, good therapy, and the peer support and education I received through MDDA-Boston. An MDDA-Boston Member WELCOME! MDDA-BOSTON is a resource for people with affective disorders - and their families and friends. Affective disorders such as bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) and clinical depression affect millions of people every year. Coping with these disorders is difficult enough, but coping alone can be even tougher. MDDA-Boston (Manic-Depressive and Depressive Association of Boston) is a nonprofit, self-help organization run by and for people with affective disorders such as depression and manic-depression. MDDA members come together to share support and information with others in similar situations. Dedicated to improving knowledge and awareness of affective disorders among our membership, healthcare professionals and the general public, MDDA sponsors numerous activities to help accomplish these goals. Click on the
Extractions: Home College Members Publications ... Printable Version PDF Version Introduction In manic depressive illness, sufferers experience mood swings that are far beyond what most people ever experience in the course of their lives. These mood swings may be low, as in depression, or high, as in periods when we might feel very elated. These high periods are known as 'manic' phases. Many sufferers have both high and low phases, but some will only experience either depression or mania. A more technical term used to describe this illness is 'bipolar affective disorder' . This leaflet will describe both aspects of the disorder, the particular problems they present, ways of coping with them and the range of treatments available. It is a serious condition but, with the right treatment, it is possible to live one's life without too much interference. How common is manic depression?
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Bipolar Disorder -- Encyclopædia Britannica manicdepressive psychosis mental disorder characterized by severe and recurrentdepression or mania with abrupt or gradual onsets and recoveries. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9050538?&query=manic&ct=
Extractions: by Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D. and Anita Gurian, Ph.D. Introduction How is it treated? Real Life Stories What are the symptoms? ... Why does it happen? Introduction Bipolar Disorder is characterized by intense, persistent mood swings between the poles of depression and mania. These moods are greatly intensified or clearly different from the youngster's usual personality and are far out of proportion to events in the environment in intensity and/or duration. To meet the criteria for this diagnosis, a person must have experienced the typical signs of depression - helplessness, hopelessness and worthlessness - as well as the signs of mania - grandiosity and exuberance. The disorder may be genetic and caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Medication is extremely successful in moderating the symptoms. Back to top.
BIPOLAR DISORDER Bipolar disorder, which is also known as manicdepressive illness and will be Most people with manic depressive illness can be helped with treatment. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/bipolar/bipolar.htm
Extractions: Return to Federal Citizen Information Center Home Page What is Bipolar Disorder? Awareness Recognition Treatment ... Message from the Director of the NIMH Bipolar disorder, which is also known as manic-depressive illness and will be called by both names throughout this publicationis a mental illness involving episodes of serious mania and depression. The person's mood usually swings from overly "high" and irritable to sad and hopeless and then back again, with periods of normal mood in between. Bipolar disorder typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood and continues throughout life. It is often not recognized as an illness, and people who have it may suffer needlessly for years or even decades. Effective treatments are available that greatly alleviate the suffering caused by bipolar disorder and can usually prevent its devastating complications. These include marital break-ups, job loss, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicide. Here are some facts about bipolar disorder.
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