Mood disorders

intends to provide support, education, and hope to those that are affected by these mood disorders. Additionally, this interest group provides numerous sources and materials that intend to help those that are struggling, giving them tools to help them succeed in life. On their website they provide many options of assistance such as support groups, and staff that are well informed and are also affected by the two mood disorders. Ideally, this is meant to be peer-based, wellness-oriented, and…

Bipolar Disorder. 2. What is the definition of your disorder? What might be physical/noticeable characteristics of this disorder? A mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression is the definition of Bipolar Disorder. Physical/ noticeable characteristics of this disorder is that you can see the person experiencing mood episodes.The moods are: excessively happy, overly thrilled and too sad. Source-NIMH,…

Abstract Bipolar disorder is a mental condition that is associated with the different episodes of the depression. There are two main types associated with the level of the depression the hyper-manic state and the hypomanic state of the patient. There are many causes of the bipolar disorder, but one of the main cause is the stressed life events of the patient. The main part of the body that is affected by the bipolar disorder is the brain cells and the nervous system of the human body. The…

The teenage brain is a complexly wired, chaotic misconception that is constantly changing and exhibiting more emotions than a child’s mood ring. Today’s adolescents are infamous for their outrageous behaviors and immature obstinance. Their feelings range from elated to morose and can switch in the blink of an eye. However, some teenagers are more capricious than others, most likely due to possible mental illnesses. This becomes apparent in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, which…

Rogers. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC Evidence-Based Treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Depression, and mixed Features (JUNE 2015) Vol. 64, No 6 Supplement to The Journal of Family Practice. Bipolar disorder (BPD) is usually found in the primary care setting. There is a high rate of people that are being misdiagnosed of BPD. Recognizing this early on is better to get treatment for these patients. Once a diagnosis is established the doctors will recommend and start drugs and mental…

Bipolar disorder is a high degree of mood swings, it is a mental illness that causes many episodes including mania, and change in energy levels. This can cause the person to sleep very little because of how energetic they are.there are two types of disorders, Bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder. Bipolar I disorder is the most extreme to where the person starts to hallucinate, and they hear or see things that aren 't there, and bipolar II disorder is less extreme, it is the more mild one…

Processing in Relation to Both Diagnosis and Polygenic Risk of Bipolar Disorder,” the purpose of the study was to examine possible influences of Bipolar Disorder and polygenic risk on activation of the brain. To begin with, Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a mood disorder that alternates between depression and mania. Mania is the state of extremely excited and joyful or extremely anxious and sad. The moods are extreme. The cause of the disorder can be from the imbalances on neurotransmitters in the…

A psychiatric disability is a psychological, mental disorder, or condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform routine tasks, such as attending classes at school or performing duties at work. Many different types of mental disorders can be considered a psychiatric disability, but anxiety and mood disorders are the most common. (Weisman 1) Anxiety disorder includes the conditions that create intense feelings of fear, anxiety, and panic in a person when placed in certain situations.…

married, mother of a young child age 2, brought to the inpatient treatment center under TDO for unstable mood, erratic bizarre behavior and suicidal ideation. Additionally, she has been homicidal towards her husband. Her main complaint “ I am stressed and unable to eat or sleep ”.The clinical impression based on the diagnostic criteria of DSM-5 indicates that the patient is suffering from bipolar disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) History of present illness Lk stated she recently…

Ways Eating Disorders Affect a Person About 20 million women and 10 million men are diagnosed with an eating disorder in the United States alone (“What Are Eating Disorders?”). Although some people may have neglected the seriousness of eating disorders, they are a real health and psychological problem that some people are facing today. There are three major types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating (“Eating Disorders”). No matter what type it is,…