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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks

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On a scientific level a bipolar disorder is the disruption of neurotransmitters in certain areas of the brain that lead to a chemical inbalance or not having a sustained flow of consistent chemicals thus leading to the manic states with the rush of dopamine and depressive states with serotonin.

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At the extreme, manic statesindividuals can experience distorted or delusional beliefs about the universe, hallucinate, hear voices, to the point of psychosis.  A depressive episode commonly follows an episode of mania.

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People with bipolar disorder experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and unusual behaviors

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Genetics: Some research suggests that people with certain genes are more likely to develop bipolar disorder than others. But genes are not the only risk factor for bipolar disorder. Studies of identical twins have shown that even if one twin develops bipolar disorder, the other twin does not always develop the disorder, despite the fact that identical twins share all of the same genes.

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Brain Structure-Some studies show how the brains of people with bipolar disorder may differ from the brains of healthy people or people with other mental disorders. Learning more about these differences, along with new information from genetic studies, helps scientists better understand bipolar disorder and predict which types of treatment will work most effectively.

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Family History: Bipolar disorder tends to run in families. Children with a parent or sibling who has bipolar disorder are much more likely to develop the illness, compared with children who do not have a family history of the disorder. However, it is important to note that most people with a family history of bipolar disorder will not develop the illness.

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Physical affects-People with bipolar disorder are also at higher risk for thyroid disease, migraine headaches, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other physical illnesses. Psychosis: Sometimes, a person with severe episodes of mania or depression also has psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions.

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Psychoeducation refers to the process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services, such as people diagnosed with mental health conditions (or life-threatening/terminal illnesses) and their family members

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CBT Psychoeducation (Guide) | Therapist Aid

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become one of the leading approaches to psychotherapy due to its strong research support and quick treatment...

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Mood stabilizers-A mood stabilizer is a psychiatric pharmaceutical drug used to treat mood disorders characterized by intense and sustained mood shifts, typically bipolar disorder type I or type II

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps you understand the thoughts and feelings that influence your behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addiction, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is generally short-term and focuses on helping you deal with a ver specific problem. During the course of treatment, you learn how to identify and change destructive thought patterns that have negative influences on behavior. The goal of CBT is to teach you that while you cannot control every aspect of your world, you can take control of how you interpret and respond to events in your world.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Got Baggage

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps you understand the thoughts and feelings that influence your behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addiction, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is generally short-term and focuses on helping you deal with ...

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Atypical antipsychotics-The atypical antipsychotics (AAP; also known as second generation antipsychotics are a group of antipsychotic drugs ,antipsychotic drugs in general are also known as major tranquilizers and neuroleptics, although the latter is usually reserved for the typical antipsychotics to treat psychiatric conditions.