After defining mood and what a manic, hypomanic, and depressive episode are, we are ready to define what Bipolar Disorder is. The diagnostic manual (DSM) distinguishes three main categories:
To talk about Bipolar Disorder, we need to understand what a are:
In the diagnostic manual (DSM), after schizophrenia, comes Bipolar Disorder. As with everything I'm trying to tell you in my own words, we need to start with some simpler concepts to get an understanding of what Bipolar Disorder is. Today, I'll talk about mood.
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If you ask a mental health professional which disorder has the most profound consequences for an individual, most would likely respond, 'Schizophrenia.' Let's try to understand why.
