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.
In the previous post, I introduced Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and other Psychotic Disorders. For this group, the diagnostic manual lists the following disorders:
- Delusional Disorder
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Schizophreniform Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective Disorder
Let's delve into the details of the first two.
After Neurodevelopmental Disorders, the diagnostic manual takes a different direction and introduces us to Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and other Psychotic Disorders. Here we encounter at least three new terms: spectrum, schizophrenia, and psychotic.
Every time we move our body or a part of it, we're performing a movement. As we grow, the movements we make become targeted (like using a fork), and some movements disappear (like rocking or putting a finger in the mouth). However, we've learned that during growth, things aren't always linear, and even with movement, we may observe behaviors that are slow to be mastered or to vanish. Let's delve into this in detail.
Anyone involved in the school environment is likely familiar with Learning Disabilities. I will attempt to explain this disorder in simple terms.
ADHD is the acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. If you've ever dealt with children, you've almost certainly wished at some point that they would be more attentive or calm. But when is a lack of attention or excessive activity a problem? Let's explore it together.
Autism spectrum disorder, or simply autism, is one of those disorders often portrayed in movies, and for this reason, we all have an idea (whether accurate or not) of what the behavior of an individual with autism might be like.
