Bi-polar disorder by Ede WARNEKE https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq Kien-Ede-Imogen-Hifsa en-us 2018-09-11 23:12:52 UTC 2025-10-07 19:08:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Can it be cured? 0358191 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130320 There is no cure for Bipolar but the symptoms can be managed with medication and psychotherapy and long term effects can be minimised through treatment.]]> 2018-09-11 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130320 What age range do most people acquire this illness? 0358191 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130321 Most people who have develop bipolar disorder have experienced symptoms them by the age of 25. Bipolar mostly appears after the age of 18 but can appear in early childhood or ages as late as the 40’s or 50’s. ]]> 2018-09-11 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130321 What percentage of people in Australia get this illness? 0358191 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130323 It is estimated that 1.8% of males and 1.7% of females have had bipolar disorder in the previous 12 months. In young Australians aged 16-24 its estimated that approximately 3.2% of males and 3.6% of females have had bipolar once in their lifetime]]> 2018-09-11 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130323 Who is at risk of acquiring this illness? 0358191 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130324 Bipolar runs in families people with parents or siblings with the disorder have a higher chance of developing it than those without affected family members.Sometimes a stressful event or major life change can trigger symptoms.Drug abuse might trigger bipolar disorder an estimated 60% of people with bipolar disorder are dependent on drugs or alcohol.

]]> 2018-09-11 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130324 What are the signs that somebody is suffering from this illness? 0358191 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130325 Mood swings, sadness, elevated mood, anger, anxiety, apathy, apprehension, euphoria, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, or loss of interest or pleasure in activities.irritability, risk-taking behaviours, disorganised behaviour, aggression, agitation, crying, excess desire for sex, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or self-harm.Unwanted thoughts, delusion, lack of concentration, racing thoughts, slowness in activity, or false belief of superiority.]]> 2018-09-11 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130325 Name of illness: Bi-polar disorder 0358191 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130326 Other names it is known by: Manic depression, Manic-depressive disorder.

]]> 2018-09-11 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280130326 What is the impact of this illness on a person’s everyday life? https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280620884 their greatest concern is that their symptoms will impact daily life, such as family, relationships, or job. About 9-10 patients said they have cancelled their social engagement because of bipolar depression. In addition, people with bipolar disorder reported that bipolar depressive symptoms affected their ability to manage housework and run errands. Many people with bipolar disorder spend more time in the depressive phase, including the feeling of emptiness and sadness, depressed moods and inability to concentrate than the manic phase.


]]> 2018-09-13 01:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280620884 How might the family of the mental illness person be impacted by the illness? https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280621002 The family have to learn how to cope with the difficulties that symptoms create, how to support the person who is ill and finding effective ways to cope. Although depending on the nature of the persons illness and how well it is managed the family can be affected in a variety of ways. It can be exhausting for the family especially a family with a young child. The family can be impacted by the following ways - Emotional distress, disruptions in routines, having to deal with unusual and potentially dangerous behaviour, strained relationships with family and the person carrying the illness and changes in family roles which results in stress.]]> 2018-09-13 01:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280621002 As a student at this school, who could you talk to (at the school) if you thought you or a person close to you might have a mental illness? https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280621833  I would talk to the teachers, or go to student services. Or maybe a teacher we’re close to. ]]> 2018-09-13 01:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280621833 Outside of school there are many support services for people with Mental illnesses. Please find 3 websites or Apps that can help and one medical/psychology practices in Canberra that can help and add them below https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280622164 Website/App 1: https://headspace.org.au/ 

Website/App 2: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 

Website/App 3: http://health.act.gov.au/community-health-centres/mental-health 

]]> 2018-09-13 01:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280622164 this was amazing researched and had a lot of useful and interesting information that i have found useful - Rom 0208866 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280623083 2018-09-13 01:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280623083 SARAH MICHELL 0172262 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280623570 What age and gender is Bi-Polar most common
Teenage years - woman
 ]]> 2018-09-13 01:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280623570 Will G https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280624342 How does bi-polar affect the brain?
It affects a person's behaviour which is controlled by the brain.

]]> 2018-09-13 01:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280624342 0172234 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280624374 how well does the support from school help? - Julia

it helps pretty well]]> 2018-09-13 01:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280624374 Why is it called Bi-Polar- Upkeerat 10135611 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280625344 Why is your name called Upkeerat?]]> 2018-09-13 01:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/280625344 georgia 1013019 https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/284185084 what are the risks and benefits of taking medication for a bipolar disorder and can this affect your sleeping pattern and your every day life moods? ]]> 2018-09-21 00:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/0358191/4g7xcawlselq/wish/284185084