Notes in 02_Mania and Bipolar Disorder

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Published	02/10/2024	Mania is an {{c1::extreme mood state lasting at least one week unless shortened by an intervention}}
Published	02/10/2024	Hypomania is a {{c1::less severe episode of mania with minimal functional impairment, no hospitalisation, no psychosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	A Mixed Affective Disorder is characterized by the {{c1::presence of several prominent manic and several prominent depressive symptoms, which occur si…
Published	02/10/2024	Typical Manic Episode lasts for {{c1::1-3 months}}
Published	02/10/2024	Symptoms of Depression in Bipolar DisorderKey Symptoms: {{c1::Anhedonia; low mood}} {{c1::Reduced interest/pleasure}} {{c1::Reduced energy or fatigue…
Published	02/10/2024	Symptoms of Mania in Bipolar Disorder (DIG FAST) {{c1::Distractability}} {{c1::Irresponsible behaviour (e.g. hedonistic behaviour, gambling, over…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of Bipolar type I {{c1::At least one Manic or Mixed episode with/without psychosis}} {{c1::Recurrent depressive and manic or mixed episo…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of Bipolar type II {{c1::One or more hypomanic episodes}} {{c1::At least one depressive episode}} {{c1::No history of manic/mixed episod…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of Rapid Cycling Affective Disorder{{c1::>4 mood swings within a year}}
Published	02/10/2024	Features of Cyclothymic disorder {{c1::persistent affective disorder over ≥ 2 years with hypomania and depressive symptoms}} {{c1::the depressive…
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnosis of Mixed Affective Disorders {{c1::Schizoaffective disorder}} {{c1::Schizophrenia}} {{c1::ADHD}} {{c1::Drugs and Alcohol}} Neur…
Published	02/10/2024	Tools to Measure Symptoms of Mixed Affective Disorders {{c1::Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID)}} {{c1::Schedules for Clinical Ass…
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Treatment of Acute Manic Episode in Mixed Affective Disorders{{c1::Atypical antipsychotic e.g. olanzapine, risperidone, quet…
Published	02/10/2024	Be weary of the side effect {{c1::Agraunlocytosis}} when using atypical antipsychotics
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Treatment of Acute Manic Episode in Mixed Affective Disorders{{c1::Mood Stabilizers e.g. valporate (beware child-bearing age women), lamot…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Depressive Episodes in Mixed Affective Disorders {{c1::Atypical antipsychotic e.g. quetiapine, olanzapine}} If it doesn’t work, add: {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Maintenance of Mixed Affective Disorders First-Line Medication: {{c1::Lithium}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Coarse tremor}} is a common side effect of Lithium Toxicity
Published	02/10/2024	Usage of {{c1::Antidepressants}} can cause {{c2::rapid cycling mood}} and {{c2::mania}} in Bipolar Disorder
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