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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and severe depression. The disorder impacts various aspects of functioning, including emotional, cognitive, motivational, behavioral, and physical domains.
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Bipolar Disorder Cultural Background Inflation contributes to higher rates Increased rates attributed to terrible social and economic pressures Research proves there is little difference between races, regarding percentage of individuals diagnosed Diagnosing the disorder Using the DSM-IV-TR How often do the episodes occur? >1 time weekly, usually manic Patient exibits the highs of mania Patient exibits the lows of depression Heredity Theory X-chromosome studies Genetic linkage studies have identified inheritance factors Inherited predisposition , supported by Family predigree studies Causes of the disorder Brain Structure Ionic Imbalances Abnormal functioning of neurotransmitter Symptoms of the disorder Psychotic features: delusions, hallucinations, episodes of mania, severe depression Physical functioning decreases Behavioral functioning decreases Cognitive function decreases Motivational functiong decreases Emotional functioning decreases
