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Which organisation in the UK assists young people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder?
The Mind organisation in the UK is one of many charities that help young people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It has many centres where support is offered as well as drop-in sessions with other people in similar situations.
Who gets bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder happens of just one manic episode happend in the life.
Where can one find information on bipolar disorder?
If a person is truly interested in information on bipolar disorder, WebMD has excellent information on this disorder.
Where could one find information on what causes bipolar disorder in humans?
One can find information on what causes bipolar disorder in humans by using websites such as Wikipedia or NIHM that tells you everything you need to know about bipolar disorder and how it is caused in humans.
What are some signs of bipolar disorder in children?
Typical features of Bipolar disorder: swings of mood rather like a metronome, from one extreme to another extreme. Depression versus Mania. Not to be confused by typical teenage behaviour.
What axis is bipolar disorder listed in?
IIRC it is considered axis one disorder.
Is bipolar disorder in one parent inherited by offspring?
Yes. Children with one bipolar parent have a 30% chance of developing bipolar disorder. Even children of bipolar parents who do not develop bipolar disorder are at increased risk (compared to children who do not have a bipolar parent) for other psychopathology such as ADHD, learning disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, etc. Children with two bipolar parents are at an even greater risk of developing bipolar disorder.
Where can one learn more information about people with bipolar disorder?
Information about people with the bipolar disorder can be found on online resources like MayoClinic. Other medical websites with information about people with bipolar disorder can be found on WebMD and HelpGuide.
Where do I go to learn more about Bipolar Disorder?
Firstly, I'm sorry that your son has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Secondly, your doctor should have given you information, and pamphlets with needed information about bipolar disorder, if not you should ask him for them.
Is depression and bipolar an illness or a disorder?
both, one always has the disorder even when not ill
What disorder causes you to be happy one minute and sad the next?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include episodes of mania (elevated mood) and depression. Individuals with bipolar disorder experience intense emotional highs and lows, which can shift rapidly. It is important to seek professional help for proper diagnosis and management of this condition.
Can bipolar 2 turn into bipolar 1?
Yes. If left untreated, bipolar 2 can easily turn into bipolar 1 or possibly even rapid cycling bipolar disorder. (Second User) Yes, even with treatment (although it is much less likely in such a case) bipolar two disorder can become bipolar one disorder. This would happen when the hypomanic episodes of Bipolar 2 become more severe and harmful manic episodes. This change has been known to most often happen after somebody has had the disorder for some time. To clarify the first answer: Rapid cycling can occur in any type of bipolar disorder. It is not really its own type of bipolar disorder, rather, it is a condition that can occur with a bipolar disorder. It refers to a person who experiences four or more bipolar mood swings in a year. This can also develop over time or be a part of the disorder from the start.
