Bipolar disorder

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bipolar-disorder

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the co-occurring conditions?Frequently associated with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and sleep disturbances
2. Why do people with bipolar disorder feel so different sometimes?It may be because the brain’s chemicals, like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, are not balanced. Brain parts that help with emotions and memory, such as the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus, can also act differently.
3. Are there different kinds of bipolar disorder?Yes. There is Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic disorder. They differ in how strong and how long the mood episodes last.

Manic Episode: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy.
Hypomanic Episode: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, less severe than mania.
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT): A psychotherapy approach that helps individuals stabilize their daily routines and interpersonal relationships to manage mood.