Bipolar Disorder

Cherie Tenfel BSN RN

Kaplan University

May 2012

Unit ObjectivesLearners will be able to:

Explain bipolar disorder Identify the range of moods that make up bipolar disorder Summarize a basic treatment plan for someone with bipolar

disorder Describe how people with bipolar disorder can help

themselves Discuss why people with bipolar disorder are at risk for

suicide Predict social issues that may affect a person with bipolar

disorder

“Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.”

~ Bill Clinton

Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Define bipolar disorder Describe the difference between mania and depression Identify and distinguish between the symptoms of mania and

depression Identify the course of treatment for bipolar disorder Explain measures of self-help for bipolar disorder Identify at least three possible triggers of bipolar episodes List the at least four warning signs of suicide Explain how to help someone who is suicidal Describe the social stigma of bipolar disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Mood Disorder Affecting Thought Energy level Behavior

Severe mania Hypomania

Mild depressionSevere depression

Moods Alternate Between “Poles”

High

Lows

Normal Mood

Mania

Persistent abnormally elevated irritable mood

> one week

Symptoms of Mania

Inflated self-esteem/grandiosity Decreased need for sleep Racing thoughts or "flight of ideas" Spending sprees Increased physical/mental energy Irritability/aggressive behavior Impulsive/risk taking Increased sexual drive

Depression

Feeling down

Loss of interest in enjoyable things

Symptoms of Depression (Cont.)

Weight loss/gain Insomnia/hypersomnia Psychomotor agitation/slow down Fatigue/loss of energy Decreased ability to concentrate/make

decisions Recurrent thoughts of death/suicide

Hypomania

Mixed state

Between Mania and Depression

Treatment

Long-term

Medication

Therapy

Social Suppor

t

Lifestyle

Changes

Self-Help For Bipolar Disorder

Monitor your moods Make healthy choices Seek support Keep stress in check Get educated

Bipolar Disorder Triggers

Voki

The Warning Signs of Suicide Talking about death, self-harm, or suicide Feeling hopeless/helpless/worthless Withdraw from friends/family Acting recklessly Putting affairs in order or saying goodbye Seeking out weapons or pills

Recognize Warning Signs

Offer Support/Help/Listen

Take It Seriously/Get Them Help

How to Help Someone Who is Suicidal

What is Like to be Bipolar?

Social Stigma and Bipolar Disorder…….

Bipolar DisorderCherie Tenfel RN BSNCherieTenfel@student.kaplan.eduKaplan University

Questions?

Pick up your clickers and lets test what you have learned

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