is a mood disorder that causes people to
Bipolar
drastically shift back and forth between
stages of mania (highs) and depression (lows).
Disorder
Symptoms
Mania Depression
Feeling on top of the world Intense sadness/helplessness
Irritability No interest in activities
Hyperactivity they usually enjoy
Feelings of invincibility Loss of energy
Risky behavior Sleep difficulties
Rapid thoughts/speech Loss of appetite
Prevalence Men vs Woman
Adolescents
US Adult Population 2.6%
(12-month)
Bipolar disorder is equally common
Classified as Severe unt between men and women..
From the 12-month 82.9%
Prevalence
US Adult Population 3.9% But women tend to have
(Lifetime) 3 times as many rapid cycles
as men.
Treatment
Women also
tend to
12-month Healthcare Use have more
depressive
and mixed
Receiving Minimally episodes
Adequate Treatment