TITLE

Treating Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorders

DESCRIPTION

This is an extremely important and comprehensive article regarding Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders.  “In both conditions, a patient may experience episodes of major depression,” but they also “have mood states on the other end of the pole. If depression is considered ‘down,’ they have periods that are considered ‘up’ relative to normal mood.”  The article first provides the characteristic symptoms of each of the disorders and then a comparison of the differences that lead to a differential diagnosis.  Further the article discusses treatment by psychotherapy and medications.

This article should definitely be used as an adjunct to the abnormal/psychopathology and therapy chapters

SOURCE

U.S. News and World Reports, July 26, 2021, by  Elaine K. Howley

LINK TO RESOURCE

https://health.usnews.com/conditions/articles/mental-health/bipolar/bipolar-1-vs-2

(Tiny URL)  https://tinyurl.com/3nxdtt77

CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

•What are the characteristics and symptoms of Bipolar 1 disorder?

•What are the characteristics and symptoms of Bipolar 2 disorder?

•How are the two disorders differentiated for diagnostic purposes?

•What are the treatments for Bipolar disorder?