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BIPOLAR DISORDER
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................... 2
Task 1...................................................................................................................... 2
Bipolar disorder....................................................................................................... 2
Task 2...................................................................................................................... 4
Potential impacts..................................................................................................... 4
Task 3...................................................................................................................... 5
Principles support recovery......................................................................................... 5
Task 4...................................................................................................................... 6
Strategies............................................................................................................... 6
Task 5...................................................................................................................... 7
Therapeutic interventions........................................................................................... 7
Conclusion................................................................................................................ 9
References.............................................................................................................. 11

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Introduction
Mental health comprises our emotional, mental, and societal well-being. It disturbs
how people think, sense, and act. It also benefits regulate how individuals manage stress,
relate to other individuals, and make decisions. Mental health is essential at every phase of
life, from infantile and teenage years through adulthood. One of the mental health issues
is Bipolar disorder which is recognized as the mental health issue that triggers dramatic shifts
in an individuals' mood, strength, the capability to think clearly. Individuals with this
condition experience high and low mood frequently, this condition is known as mania and
depression, which is different from the common ups and down the majority of individuals
develop. It has been identified that the average age of onset of this condition is 25, however,
it can also be caused in teenagers or more infrequently in children (Grunze, 2015). It has been
reported that in New Zealand, 1 in 6 adults had been detected with a usual mental health issue
(such as bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder) at some time in their lifespan. It has been
reported that mental disorders like bipolar disorder are the 3rd leading cause of health loss in
New Zealand (around 11.1 per cent of overall health loss). If left untreated, this condition
commonly worsens. Patients with this health issue often may face trouble in managing daily
life activities or managing relationships. Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, there
are several treatment options are available that can be used to manage different symptoms of
this health issue (Van Meter et al., 2011).
Task 1
Bipolar disorder
Aetiology
Bipolar disorder does not occur due to a single cause but is more probable to result
from a variety of factors. Bipolar disorder is commonly inherited, and the genetic factors

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account for around 80 per cent of the cause of these health issues. some of the environmental
factors include stressful life and seasonal factors. Some of the biological factors responsible
for the occurrence of this mental disorder include neurotransmitter imbalance, and hormonal
problems (Anderson et al., 2012).
Diagnostic criteria symptoms
Bipolar disorder is divided into 3 different conditions: bipolar 1, bipolar 2 and
cyclothymic disorder. Bipolar 1 disorder is recognized as the manic-depressive disorder that
can occur both with or without the psychotic episodes, bipolar 2 disorder includes episodes of
depression and mania which are commonly less serious. Cyclothymic disorder is the cyclic
type of disorder that triggers brief episodes of hypomania as well as depression (Phillips &
Kupfer, 2013). There are different diagnosis criteria symptoms that are included in DSM 5.
To be diagnosed with mania, the increased, and irritable moods must remain for seven days,
and to be diagnosed with hypomania, the mood must last a minimum of 4 days. During this
period the person must be present with at least have three symptoms. Some of them are
inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, reduced need for sleep, increased talkativeness, racing
thoughts, and easy distractions (Mitchell, 2012).
Treatment
The treatment of this health issue aims to reduce the occurrence of manic and
depressive issues. and to decrease the symptoms. Medication treatment available for BD
includes Lithium carbonate, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics like Aripiprazole, olanzapine,
and risperidone. Lithium carbonate is recommended as a long-term drug to treat chronic
episodes of depression and mania. Some of the patients are provided with antidepressants
before being diagnosed with BD, which can trigger manic episodes (Alda, 2015).