1. By Noemi Nath Bipolar Disorder

2. Bipolar Depression Episodes of intense depression Usually has a greater affect than Mania Lasts longer than Mania And occurs 3 times as often Symptoms Depressed mood Difficulty sleeping Weight loss Agitation Thoughts of suicide 3. Bipolar Mania An extremely high feeling Usually makes person feel great Usually talkative or really energetic Symptoms Talkative and energetic Easily distracted Driven to action easily Risky behavior 4. Type 1 and Type 2 Type 1 Involves extreme mood swings Between mania and depression Type 2 Milder version Shorter periods of mania 5. Other Types Cyclothymic Involves more mania episodes with shorter depressed episodes Mixed Mania and depression are mixed Rapid Cycling Having 4 or more episodes in 12 months 6. Causes Genes Illness that runs in family Abnormal brain Either is structure or function Imbalance of certain chemicals Family or school environment Bullying Abuse Neglection 7. Behavior Feeling depressed Thoughts of suicide Losing sleep Acting out of control or hyper Doing risky things 8. Bipolar Disorder- Major Public Health Issue Overall economic burden is estimated at $45 billion dollars annually Costs of treatment for an individual exceed $17,000 per year 1 in 3 people with bipolar disorder fail to comply with medications Non-adherence to treatment often results in hospitalization and suicide 9. Treatment No actual cure Treatments have been developed Train patients to control moods Still have lingering symptoms Medication For depression 10. Therapist Variables The therapist has a large impact on treatment outcome Positive Predictors Maintain a strong therapeutics alliance Consider the family or couple as a system and integrate them into the treatment plan biopsychosocially understand, integrate and focus on medication compliance although psychosocial issues may seem more interesting and pressing