Bipolar disorder

• What are some symptoms of bipolar disorder?

  Irritability

  Elevated mood

  Poor sleep

  Sexually promiscuous

  Overspending

  Risk taking behaviour

  Disinhibition

  Inappropriate behaviours
• What are some risk factors for bipolar disorder?

  Family history

  Stress

  Structural brain abnormalities

  Social factors (e.g. isolation, poor social support)
• How many different types of bipolar disorder are there?

  2
• What are the different types of bipolar disorder?

  Type 1

  Type 2
• What is type 1 bipolar disorder?

  Mania + depression
• What is type 2 bipolar disorder?

  Hypomania + depression
• Which type of bipolar disorder is most common?

  Type 1
• What is mania/hypomania?


  Abnormally elevated mood or irritability
• What is mania?


  Severe functional impairment or psychotic symptoms for 7+ days
• What is hypomania?


  Decreased or increased function for 4+ days
• What is the difference between mania vs hypomania?

  Mania = psychotic symptoms
• What is the gold standard for mood stabilisers for bipolar disorder?

  Lithium
• What medication may be used in acute mania?

  Antipsychotics or benzodiazepines
• What medication should be avoided during acute mania and why?

  Antidepressants may trigger a manic episode
• How is bipolar disorder managed?

  Medication (mood stabilisers)

  CBT

  Social support

  MDT care