Bipolar Disorder: Prevalence of Misdiagnoses & Comorbidity Liberty University Abstract Bipolar disorder is a complex and disabling psychiatric disorder that has been frequently misdiagnosed for years (Ghaemi‚ Ko‚ & Goodwin‚ 2002). The most current research suggests that 69 percent of those who have bipolar disorder were initially misdiagnosed (Tracy‚ 2013). A common challenge clinicians face when attempting to accurately diagnosis bipolar disorder is the factor of comorbidity
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Developing Skills for Studying and Learning Using Academic Literature An Evaluative Essay on Nature/Nurture in Bipolar Hayley Wilde Bipolar disorder or as it was previously called Manic Depression is a mood disorder that affects about one in a hundred people (data from where??). The Royal College of Psychiatrists (2011) states that there are four? types of Bipolar these are Bipolar I in which a person has experienced at least one manic episode that has lasted for more than one week. It says
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Bipolar junction Transistors 1. Introduction The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) is one of the most important solid-state devices. It is a two-junction‚ three-terminal device‚ in which the current flow properties of one p-n junction can be modulated by another p-n junction. The structure can be either p-n-p or n-p-n. The three terminals are called emitter‚ base and collector. The circuit symbols of the two types of BJT are shown in Fig.1. The arrow on the emitter signifies the direction of
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manic depression or bipolar disorder. With symptoms like mania which is a period of elevated energy‚ happiness and irritably or depression that brings a feeling of hopelessness‚ insecurity and negativity; life can be hard. Firstly‚ this article will examine bipolar disorder including symptoms and whom it affects. Then‚ it is assessed on how it affects an individual’s brain. Finally‚ it is examined on how to ease the symptoms of bipolar disorder. It is crucial to study bipolar disorder because for
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BIPOLAR: HUMAN BEHAVIOR OR DISEASE? Thesis Statement: 1. Bipolar disorder can affect an individual‚ most especially in socializing with other people and coping with the society. I. Introduction II. Bipolar Disease/Disorder A. Bipolar Disorder B. Bipolar Disorder Harder on Youngsters III. Symptoms of a person with a Bipolar Disorder A. Mood Mapping B. Bipolar Disease a. Symptoms b. Cause IV. Treatment to Bipolar Disorder A. Creativity Closely
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Bipolar Disorder English Comp Akron Institute Christie Stark April 17‚ 2011 Since we could remember many of us have gone through many changes in our lives‚ some good and some bad. All of us can say during our lives that we have periodically had some sort of mood swing. Whether it was from a recent death in the family or an event in our lives‚ but to be able to link it to a disease we should know about the disease. Bipolar Disorders what is it? How is it diagnosed? Can it be treated? These
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Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive disorder) is a psychological disorder that makes a person’s mood‚ energy‚ and activity levels change constantly. Bipolar disorder is caused by genetics‚ hormones‚ neurotransmitters‚ and the environment. Mood shifts can occur from a few times a year to a few times a day (it depends on the person). Bipolar disorder can happen to anyone‚ from young to old. Types of bipolar disorder: • Bipolar I: Episodes from manic to depressive‚ usually lasts at least
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). Bipolar depression is also known as manic-depressive disorder. According to Wikipedia‚ it is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one
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including bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder tend to become irritable. “An episode can include disturbance of mood accompanied by other ongoing symptoms and causing significant stress‚ disability‚ or both” (Bruce). “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change” (Shelley‚ 187). This quote is saying that the monster doesn’t like change‚ because with him being bipolar change can cause his mood to drastically change. He has bipolar disorder because people with bipolar disorder
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Bipolar Disorder and Quality Care Mental illness has become more prevalent to the nursing world. Bipolar disorder is one of the more common mental illnesses that affect many of the patients. It is a chronic disease with recurring episodes of mania and depression that can lasts for days to months. These symptoms can have a negative impact on the patient’s life. A person can feel overwhelmed‚ a loss of control‚ loss of autonomy‚ and feeling flawed after an episode of bipolar disorder. A qualitative
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