Bipolar disorders Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 types of bipolar
A
Bipolar I - mania + depression
Bipolar II - hypomania + Major depression
Cylothymic disorder - Less extreme, don’t meet criteria of Bipolar.
2
Q
What is mania?
A
Abnormally elevated mood
Energy lasting for at least 1 week up to a few weeks.
Persistently increased activity
- decreased sleep
- Psychotic features
- increased talkativeness
- easily distrated
- increased goal directed activity
- risk taking behaviours
3
Q
What is hypomania?
A
Mild form of mani
Lasts .4 days
No psychotic features
4
Q
Causes of bipolar?
A
Genetics
Imbalance of hormones
Life stress
