PSYC 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Mania, Comorbidity, Presenting Problem
21 Mar 2018
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In what ways does hypomania differ from mania: symptoms in a hypomanic episode do not cause marked functional impairment. Which of the following are used to treat bipolar disorder? (select all that apply: lithium, psychotherapy, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics. According to your book (chapter 6, page 184), which brain structures are described as being important parts of the fear circuit"? (select all that apply: amygdala, hippocampus, medial prefrontal cortex. Euphoria (usually can be white or black mania) Hyperactivity/decreased need for sleep (most useful criteria but not always there) Grandiosity (feel so much energy, can believe i can do a lot of things that may be ridiculous) Rapid, incoherent ( pressed ) speech (can be hard to diagnose and difficult to differentiate) Impulsivity (incl. hyper-sexuality, spending, drugs) starting affairs, spending sprees, taking more dangerous substances. Irritability and aggression can occur particularly if someone is trying to thwart what they are trying to do. Period of elevated, expansive or irritable mood.
