TOPIC: Bipolar depression
SUBJECT: Psychology
TYPE: Essay
DESCRIPTION:
Bipolar depression is a particularly difficult disorder to recognize because most people do not realize they periodically exhibit mania. In fact, since increased confidence and elevated mood are symptoms of this phase, it is rare for a person to seek care when manic. Discuss how psychologists might screen potential sufferers of this disorder. Keep in mind that most of these patients coming to a mental health provider tend to report symptoms of depression (i.e., in their depressed phase), anxiety and agitation (hypomanic episode), or may seem psychotic (severe manic episode).
