Although there are still some controversies, data published to date suggest that there may be a causal relationship from cannabis use to onset mania and also to the occurrence of new manic episodes. Further investigations are still necessary to confirm this causal link.Jean-Michel Aubry...
Classic bipolar disorders, with manic episodes lasting for at least several days, often start in adolescence, but are uncommon in earlier childhood. Treatment of mania in young patients should include ensuring the individual's safety, and administration of a mood-stabilizing drug, or, in severe ...
Bipolar Disorder features both manic episodes and depressive episodes that shift in a cyclical pattern, people with the condition typically experience a broad range of symptoms. Type 1:Manic Episodes Manic episodes are characterized by an emotional state that is elevated, expansive, energized, or euph...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that includes at least one manic episode – characterized by elevated or agitated mood and often reduced need for sleep – accompanied by episodes of major depression. Latest Research and Reviews Transcriptomic and epigenomic consequences of heterozygous loss-of-funct...
no single cause of bipolar disorder has been identified, there are a number of factors that contribute to the development of this illness. Decreases in the activity of different parts of the brain have been observed when individuals with bipolar disorder are having depressive or manic episodes. ...
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lows,and has additional highs called ”hypomania”,which are less severe manic episodes than we see in Bipolar - 1.To qualify for a diagnosis,these hypomanic states need to last at least four days.Once again though,these symptoms generally last a few weeks to a few months.Alright the ...
Hypomanic episodes are characterized by an elevated, expansive, or irritable mood of at least 4 consecutive days’ duration. The diagnosis of hypomania requires at least three of the symptoms above. The difference being that in hypomania these symptoms are not severe enough to cause marked impair...
At times, those with bipolar disorder may have a scattered brain, especially during hypomanic or manic episodes. Yet, I’ve found the upsides. I once gave a lecture at the University of Southern Mississippi about my attempts to combat growing ethnophobia, human rights abuses, and global stig...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes cycles of rapid mood and behavior changes. High moods are called mania. Low moods are called depression. Sometimes you will feel manic and sometimes you will feel depressed. Episodes of mania or depression may last 1 to 2 weeks or longer. You...