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Impact of Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar disorder significantly impacts employment, with a 40% lower likelihood of having a job.
- It also carries a tenfold increased risk of substance abuse and a high suicide attempt/completion rate.
Manic Episodes
- Manic episodes involve elevated mood, rapid speech, increased energy, and risky behaviors.
- They can also include psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations.
Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder
- A manic episode diagnosis requires a certain number of manic symptoms present for a specific duration (DSM criteria).
- Hypomania is a less intense form of mania, while a mixed episode combines manic and depressive symptoms.