Bipolar Disorder and Disorder

¶ … Treatment of Psychological Disorder The bipolar disorder is a mental disorder and alternatively known as manic depression elevates the mood and cause depression to the affected individuals. The symptom of bipolar depression is the elevated mood, and it is the significant symptom of the affected person. During mania process, the affected individuals behaves irritably, display abnormally energetic and happy. The affected individuals often make poorly decision with little or no regard to the consequences.

During the depression period, the affected individuals may have a negative outlook on life, and having poor eye contact with others. The risk of suicide is another symptom of bipolar disorder where between 30% and 40% of the victims attempt to inflict self -harm. Other mental issues include substance use disorder, and anxiety disorders. While it is difficult to establish the cause, however, the genetic and environmental factors have been responsible for the cause of bipolar disorder. The environmental factor includes long-term stress, and the history of child abuse.

However, Bipolar 1 occurs when the victim exhibits a sign of maniac episode. On the other hand, the bipolar II occurs where there is a sign of one hypomanic episode, and one depressive episode. However, the condition of cyclothymic disorder may be diagnosed if the condition is less severe. Hypothesis H1: Genetic factor is the major cause of bipolar disorder. Argument to Support the Hypothesis Kerner (2014) argues that genetic has been one of the major factors that leads to the bipolar disorder.

For example, the candidate genes and chromosomal regions are associated with the bipolar disorder where each gene can cause mild to moderate effects. Relatives with history of bipolar disorder is 10 -fold susceptible to the first degree bipolar compared to the general population. Moreover, an advanced pattern in age is lined to an increased chance of transmitting the bipolar disorder to the offspring. Barnett, & Smoller, (2009) support the argument of the previous author by pointing out that the genetic factor plays a major role in the cause of bipolar disorder.

The evidence has shown that bipolar symptoms run in the families. For example, the twin studies especially, the identical twins, have greater chance of having bipolar disorder if one of the twins is affected. Moreover, relatives of the patients suffering from bipolar 1 & II disorder are likely to have a mild bipolar disorder because the bipolar I & II disorders are common in the family sets. Goldberg, (2016) believes that 40% of first degree relatives suffering from the bipolar disorder have the higher chance of transferring the disease to their descendants.

Moreover, children whose one of their biological parents is suffering from bipolar disorder have a high chance of getting the disease. Fictional Character using the DSM-5 Criteria James Anderson is a 25-year-old factory worker. For the past two years, his parents have noticed that James has exhibited strange characters such as disinterested in people, or activities or laugh hysterically without a sign of major cause. In the last few months, James always show sign of loss of energy when carrying out little tasks. James is also distracted with little things.

His mother believes that the best strategy is to refer him to a psychologist for the treatment. Diagnosis The test is carried out to ascertain whether James is suffering from Bipolar I and II disorder. However, the DSM-5 criteria is used to carry out the test, and James is asked series of questions. The following "semi structured interviews such as the SCID (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV) and the KSADS (Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia) are used for diagnostic of bipolar disorder": (Jenkins, 2012 p 274). 1.

Depressed mood nearly every day or most of the day. Yes or No. 2. Markedly diminished interest in almost all pleasures or activities nearly every day or most of the day. Yes or No. 3. Decrease in appetite, and weight loss. 4. Hypersomnia or insomnia nearly every day (delay or difficulty in falling asleep). 5. Psychomotor agitation such as inability to sit, pulling clothing or pulling on skin. 6. Loss of energy or fatigue nearly every day. 7. Delusional guilt or feelings of worthlessness nearly every day 8.

Indecisiveness, diminished ability to concentrate or inability think nearly every day. 9. Recurrent thoughts of suicide attempt or plan to commit suicide. The findings from the diagnosis reveals that James is suffering from dipolar disorder because James has exhibited symptoms of five of the nine listed DSM-5 criteria. Treatment Plan The treatment plan for James is the combination of psychotherapeutic and pharmacological. Since the case of James is not a severe bipolar disorder, the.