PSYCH 2AP3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Psychomotor Agitation, Bipolar Disorder
5 Dec 2016
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Severe, recurrent temper outbursts manifested verbally and/ or behaviourally that are out of proportion in intensity or duration in the situation or provocation. The outbursts are inconsistent with developmental level. The outburst occur on average 2-5 times per week. This disorder cannot coexist with odd, bipolar. Disorder or intermittent explosive disorder: the symptoms are not due to the effects of a substance, or to another medical or neurological condition, there has been a rapid increase in the diagnosis of bipolar. Severity (mild, moderate, severe, with psychotic features) Bipolar i disorder: at least 1 week of expansive or irritable mood with increased energy or activity most days, most of the day, during this period, 3 or more of the following have persisted to a signi cant degree. More talkative or pressures to keep talking. Flight or ideas or feelings of racing thoughts. Above describe manic episode at least one of which is required for bipolar i disorder.
