Treatments of Bipolar Disorder
Date Submitted: 12/28/2004 07:34:51
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 2 pages (647 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 2 pages (647 words)
Treatments of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is characterized by both manic and depressive episodes. A manic episode is a period in which a person’s mood is elevated, expansive, or irritable to a degree that causes serious impairment in relationships and occupational and social functioning. A major depressive episode is a period of two weeks during which a person experiences a depressed mood or a loss of interest in nearly all activities (Walsh 1998). Some symptoms …
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…It is important to note that there can many side effects that have been studied by using various medications and caution should always be taken when introducing the body to it.
References
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Keller, M. & Baker, L. (1991). Manic-depressive psychoses. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 55 (6). 172-182.
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Walsh, Joseph (1998). Manic-depressive psychoses—Treatment. Research on Social Work Practice, 8 (4). 406-426.
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