NURS 3554 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymia, Mania
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Bipolar 1 = most severe = at least one manic episode and that mania and where you will. Older term for bipolar = manic depressive (episodes of mania and depression) Manic episode that lasts at least a week that results in excessive activity, energy as the. At least one hypomanic episode = less severe, don"t see same extent of those types of. Euphoria and happy mood, do see energy that increases but hypomania. May not necessarily end up in hospital. Does not necessarily alter work and adl. Lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorder in the united states is 5. 1% Bipolar i more common in males. Bipolar ii more common in females. Cyclothymia usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Genetic twin studies and family studies support genetic vulnerability. Neurobiological early studies show association with excess of serotonin, Bipolar is a worldwide problem that generally affects all races and ethnic groups equally.
