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What is it? A mental illness that lasts for a very long time Not a cure, but treatment can help Causes shifts in mood, energy, and not being able to think clearly Episodes of mania and depression How is it diagnosed? By a doctor called a Psychiatrist No blood test or brain scan
Signs and Symptoms Other major Mania Depression signs/symptoms Extreme happiness Feeling hopeless Psychosis Not getting any sleep Low self-esteem • Hallucinations: Easily distracted No energy Hearing voices, Agitated/jumpiness Slow thoughts Too much confidence Thoughts of death seeing things not real Talking a lot Wanting to kill self • Delusions: False beliefs
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What can you do to reduce an episode? Exercise regularly Take medications every day Eat healthy Get enough sleep Get help when you feel you need it
treatments? Medications: Most common: Lithium Therapy Family therapy
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Take home message: Take medication every day Seek help Learn to cope Sleep