Bipolarity a disease

2. Overview
• Introduction
• Types of bipolarity
• Causes
• Effects
• Methodology
• Recommendation
• Treatment

3. INTRODUCTION
• Bipolar disorder is known as manic-depressive illness.
• It is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity
levels.
• Get its name from the fact that the person alternates between two ‘poles’
• Bipolar I disorder is the occurrence of one or more manic episodes.

4. TYPES OF BIPOLARITY
• Bipolar I
Person had at least one manic episode in his or her life.
• Bipolar II
It is similar to bipolar I disorder, with moods cycling between high and low
over time.

5. • Rapid Cycling
A person experiences four or more episodes of mania or depression in one year. .
• Mixed Bipolar
A person experiences both mania and depression simultaneously or in rapid
sequence.
• Cyclothymic Disorder
Person have episodes of hypomania as well as mild depression for at least 2 years.

6. CAUSES OF BIPOLARITY
• Abnormal functioning of brain
• Genetic problem
• Environmental factors
• Hormonal imbalance
• Biological traits

8. CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR
BIPOLAR DISORDER

9. EFFECTS OF BIPOLARITY
• Inclination and behavioral changes
• Maniac stage
• Lack of sleep
• Poor Occupation
• Depression
• Disorganized Speech

10. METHODOLOGY
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Q#1
Q#2
Q#3
Q#4
Q#5
Q#6
Q#7
Q#8
Q#9
Q#10
Q#11
Q#12
Q#13
Q#14
Q#15
Q#16
Q#17
Q#18
Q#19
Q#20
Q#21
Q#22
Q#23
Q#24
Q#25
Survey Result
Yes
No

11. TREATMENT
• Medication
• Psychotherapy
• Education
• Lifestyle management
• Support

12. RECOMENDATIONS
• Lithium- the best medicine
• Avoiding tensions and risks
• Maintenance treatment
• Day treatment program
• Hospitalization and Medication
• Psychological Counseling

13. References
• http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/04/20/bipolar-disorder-affects-daily-
life/5419.html
• http://www.timberlineknolls.com/mood-personality/bipolar-disorder/signs-
effects
• http://www.google.com.pk/search?q=bipolar+images&biw=1366&bih=62
4&source=lnms&tbm
• http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml