Essays on Bipolar Disorder

Seymour (2002) did a remarkable thing when she made a decision to try and describe herself in her essay entitled ‘Call Me Crazy, But I Have to Be Myself’.  At first, she describes herself as ‘mentally ill’.  At the first paragraph she mentions lines, such as “So-and-so is driving me crazy” (Seymour, 2002, p.), or…

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is one of the most severe psychiatric illnesses. It adversely affects the patient’s mood, activity, and thought processes. Characterized by one or more manic episodes and typically by one or more depressive episodes, the disorder manifests by an elevated, expansive, irritable mood and a host of behavioral symptoms….

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is defined as a mood disorder or a condition in which people experience intermittent abnormally elevated (manic or hypo manic) ND, in many cases, abnormally depressed states for periods of time in a way that interferes with functioning. According to the National Institute for Mental health, Bipolar disorder…

This essay will include information regarding how Bipolar Disorder is diagnosed and what tests and professionals are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of the mental illness. Throughout this essay there will also be discussion regarding what treatment is availTABLE for Bipolar Disorder and how the patient’s environment can promote or detract from a successful…

Bipolar affective disorder has been a mystery since the 16th century. History has shown that this disorder can appear in almost anyone. Even the great painter Vincent Van Gogh is believed to have had bipolar disorder. It is clear that in our society many people live with bipolar disorder; however, despite the amount of people…

Models of abnormality Abnormality is defined as a behaviour that deviates from the ideal social norm. One definition of abnormality is the failure to function adequately and are unable to meet their activities of daily living independently for example getting washed and dressed daily, being able to hold down a job and interacting with other…

I have read the CAP Student Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Policy and understand its implications. Also declare, if this is a practical skills assessment, that a Client/eliminative Consent Form has been read and signed by both parties, and where applicable parental consent has been obtained. Bipolar disorder (sometimes referred to as manic depression) is a…

Mozart and Bipolar DisorderWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) is one of the most beloved figures in Western music. A child prodigy and an unchallenged musical genius, Mozart composed over 600 works in a variety of musical genres before his death at age 35. Along with his recognized status as a musical genius, Mozart has also been…

When of the tragic death of 28-year-old “Brokeback Mountain” star Heath Ledger broke out, many people were aghast when the medical examiner’s findings revealed the accidental overdose of prescription drugs Xanax, Valium, and other antidepressants as cause of his untimely death. Countless other cases of non-celebrity victims of such drugs are happening worldwide. The danger…

According to Kowalski and Westen, the biological approach in mental health centers on the study of the brain’s circuitry as the basis for mental disorders. Practitioners who follow this approach explore issues related to brain functioning and believe that medical factors are influential in an individual’s challenges. They aim to evaluate proper brain functioning and…