Course Description: This course is based on a publication by the National Institute of Mental Health that is about bipolar disorders; it's also on the NIMH website. This is a detailed article and booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments of bipolar disorder. The article also provides information for consumers on getting help and coping with the disorder. This publication is an excellent primer for the mental health professional and provides the practitioner with a great deal of much needed information.
Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists and certified addictions counselors can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other practitioners, such as dieticians and nutritionists who work with psychiatric populations. This course is appropriate for beginning and intermediate level practitioners who wish to learn more about bipolar disorder.
Author: National Institute of Mental Health
Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an overview of bipolar disorders. Specifically, a professional will:
Describe the symptoms and types of bipolar disorders.
Identify the causes of bipolar disorder.
Identify effective treatments methods for bipolar disorder.
Citation: National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar Disorder Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services; Printed 2001, Reprinted September 2002, NIH Publication No. 02-3679
Credits: 2
Exam Fee: $20.00
Format: Online
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Exam Questions for Bipolar Disorder
1. A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person�s mood, energy, and ability to function is called ___________ or ________________ manic-depressive illness; bipolar disorder mood disorder; bipolar disorder mood disorder; manic-depressive illness functional disorder; mood disorder 2. Bipolar disorder is characterized by ___________ of mania and depression. periods episodes intervals extremes 3. All of the following are symptoms of mania EXCEPT: Excessively �high�, overly good, euphoric mood Racing thoughts Spending sprees Realization that one is having an episode of mania 4. All of the following are symptoms of depression EXCEPT: Decreased energy General feeling that a manic phase will follow Sleeping too much or can�t sleep Thoughts of death or suicide 5. Severe episodes of mania or depression sometimes include symptoms of _________ hypomania psychosis dysthymia bulimia 6. Signs and symptoms that may accompany suicidal feelings include all the following EXCEPT: A realization that suicidal feelings cannot be treated Talking about feeling suicidal or wanting to die Feeling helpless Abusing alcohol or drugs 7. A person is said to have ____________ disorder when 4 or more episodes of illness occur within a 12-month period. bipolar I rapid-cycling bipolar bipolar II cyclothymia 8. Bipolar disorder is caused exclusively by genes by genes and other factors by a single gene by a single gene in combination with other factors 9. The optimal treatment for managing bipolar disorder is thought to be a combination of medication and psychosocial treatment � gene therapy medication combined with meditation none of the above 10. __________ was the first mood-stabilizing medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Valproate Lamotrigine Lithium Neurontin 11. Bipolar disorder does not affect the functioning of any organ of the body except the brain affects the functioning of the thyroid gland also always necessitates treatment for thyroid problems none of the above 12. Psychosocial treatment includes all the following EXCEPT: Psychoeducation Family therapy Cognitive Behavioral therapy Intensive psychotherapy
Bipolar Disorder
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