The aim of this study is to gain insights in prodromal symptoms of patients with BD and their caregivers before the onset of a first manic episode.A qualitative research method was used to investigate prodromal symptoms one year prior to a first manic episode. In-depth interviews were conducted...
Criteria for Manic Episode A. A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary). B. During the period of mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (...
Rossi A, Daneluzzo E, Arduini L, Di Domenico M, Pollice R, Petruzzi C. A factor analysis of signs and symptoms of the manic episode with Bech-Rafaelsen Mania and Melancholia Scales. J Affect Disord. 2001;64(2-3):267-270.Rossi, A., Daneluzzo, E., Arduini, L., Di Domenico, M...
In the throes of mania, patients may spend a great deal of money, become sexually reckless, and break laws. As mania progresses, patients become increasingly irritable, hostile, angry, and even delusional. The last stage of a manic episode is also the most destructive. Patients are filled ...
Bipolar is a mood disorder that consists at least one manic episode, hypomania, or mixed which is usually accompanied by a history of major depressive episodes. An extreme shift of mood, motivation, and energy suffered by patients with bipolar can lead to disability and even suicide. Therefore...
getting at least eight hours of sleep per night, exercising regularly, maintaining good nutrition, and avoiding alcohol or drug abuse. When bipolar-disordered individuals learn their warning signs for the onset of a manic or depressive episode, they are more able to prevent full-blown mood swings...
getting at least eight hours of sleep per night, exercising regularly, maintaining good nutrition, and avoiding alcohol or drug abuse. When bipolar-disordered individuals learn their warning signs for the onset of a manic or depressive episode, they are more able to prevent full-blown mood swings...
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 26-week trial of aripiprazole in recently manic patients with bipolar I disorder. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the safety and efficacy of aripiprazole in preventing relapse of a mood episode in recently manic- or mixed-episode patients with... JR Calabres...
The definition of a depressive episode isa period of depression that persists for at least two weeks.1During a depressive episode, a person will typically experience low or depressed mood and/or loss of interest in most activities, as well as a number of other symptoms of depression, such as...
Patients met International Classification of Diseases-10 (ICD-10) clinical diagnostic criteria for a manic episode. Patients with a diagnosis of mixed bipolar affective disorder were excluded. Participants were evaluated using the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Exploratory factor analysis (principal ...