Bipolar in Mental Health Nursing

Bipolar in Mental Health Nursing
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Project Problem and Solution
Research notes that bipolar disorder is one of the most common regenerative mental
healths that affect a large number of the population (World Health Organisation, 2019). That
being the case, it has been noted that without proper measures to limit the effects of the disease,
mainly on the social and economical realms, it is likely to lead to a deterioration of life around
numerous parts of the globe. The disease, as has been noted, is usually exhibited through mood
swings (Cloutier, Greene, Guerina, Touya, & Wu, 2018). Shifting through manic moods
and sober moods is challenging for these individuals, making it difficult for them to adopt a
healthier lifestyle. It disrupts sleep patterns, engagement and even employment chances.
With that into context, it has been indicated that the medical costs of bipolar disorder are
a major economic burden. In this, it has been noted that large budgetary allocations are usually
dedicated for health care of bipolar disorder patients. The government’s expenditure towards the
health care of bipolar disorder patients presents a major economic constraint. More to this is the
indirect economic cost whereby family members, kin and relatives, among other people are
mandated with the responsibility of taking care of bipolar disorder patients (World Health
Organisation, 2015). Such individuals, as such, are unable to go on about their daily
requirements. Bipolar disorder, as such, leads to a reduction in the number of productive labor
force, which limits the labor input into the market. This, as such, results to a reduction in the
gross domestic product.
The second impact of bipolar disorder regards the social welfare. In this, it has been
established that the fact that people who suffer from bipolar disorder re dependent on people
tends to have social repercussions. This is because the people who tend to take care of bipolar

disorder patients have restricted social mobility (Gardner, Kleinman, Brook, Rajagopalan,
Brizee, & Smeeding, 2006). The restriction is more pronounced as the disease progresses, in
some cases leading to inability to communicate (World Health Organisation, 2015). In that
sense, there is a restriction of the social welfare.
However, the most profound impact is on the lifestyle of an individual. In this context, it
has been noted that manic periods are usually followed by normal periods (World Health
Organisation, 2019). It, as such, affects the ability of such individuals to engage with other
people. This, as such is disruptive to their lifestyle. In the same context, it has been noted that the
extreme cases of bipolar require continuous monitoring, which is usually facilitated by people
who are close to the patient (Fajutrao, Locklear, Priaulx, & Heyes, 2009). This as such
means that not only is the disease disruptive to the patient, but also to all those who surround
him/her.
Proposed Solution
One of the proposed solutions is to ensure that there is a collaborative framework
between the state government and local health practitioners. The major aim is to improve the
level of management in taking care of bipolar disorder patients. It has been established that
bipolar disorder has a great impact on the economics of the globe primarily by increasing the
healthcare cost as well as the costs that come about as a result of unemployment. That being the
case , it is vital to ensure that there is an appropriate methodology to address all these challenges
and ensure that there is sustainable promotion of healthcare.
Secondly, it is vital to improve research on medical interventions that aim at improving
the quality of life for bipolar disorder Patients. Seeing that there are no medical interventions,