Bipolar Disorders

#Psychology

Types

• Bipolar I Disorder
• Bipolar II Disorder

Topics

• Manic Episode
  • $\displaystyle \geq 1$ week
  • $\displaystyle \geq 3$ of the following affected:
    • Distractibility
    • Irresponsibility: engagement in risky behavior
    • Grandiosity
    • Flight of ideas or racing thoughts
    • Activity or Agitation: increase in goal-oriented work/social activities
    • Sleep: Decreased need for sleep
    • Talkative: exaggerated desire to speak
  • Associated with high norepinephrine/serotonin levels

Mnemonic

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