BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDER
(BMD)
PREPARED BY
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SSRCN, VAPI
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 1
BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDER
• It is characterized by recurrent
episodes of mania and depression in
the same patient at different times.
• Patient experiences extreme highs
(mania or hypomania) alternating
with extreme lows (depression),
• Onset: between 20 to 30
• Symptoms sometimes appear in late
childhood or early adolescence.
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 2
CLASSIFICATION
• F31.0- bipolar affective disorder, current episode hypomania
• F31.1- bipolar affective disorder, current episode mania without psychotic
symptoms
• F31.2-bipolar affective disorder, current episode mania with psychotic
symptoms
• F31.3-bipolar affective disorder, current episode mild or moderate depression
• F31.4-bipolar affective disorder, current episode severe depression without
psychotic symptoms
• F31.5-bipolar affective disorder, current episode severe depression with
psychotic symptoms
• F31.6-bipolar affective disorder, current episode mixed
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ETIOLOGY
•Precise cause unknown
•Genetic, biochemical and psychological factors
may play a role
•May be triggered by stressful events,
antidepressant use
•Sleep deprivation and hypothyroidism
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDERS
• Manic phase:
• Expansive, grandiose or hyperirritable mood
• Increased psychomotor activity, such as agitation, pacing
• Excessive social extroversion
• Rapid speech with frequent topic changes
• Decreased need for sleep and food
• Impulsivity
• Impaired judgment
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• Depressive phase:
• Low self-esteem
• Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness,
apathy or self-reproach
• Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
• Psychomotor retardation
• Anhedonia
• Suicidal ideation
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 6
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 7
DIAGNOSIS
•Based on signs and symptoms
•Based on DSM-5 criteria
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 8
TREATMENT
Lithium
Valporic acid
Carbamazepine
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics (if necessary)
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COURSE
•Average manic episode- lasts for 3-4months
•Average depressive episode- lasts for 4-9
months
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 10
RECURRENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
•Characterized by recurrent depressive
episodes.
•The current episode is specified as mild,
moderate and severe, without psychotic
symptoms, with psychotic symptoms.
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 11
PERSISTENT MOOD DISORDER
Classification
•F34.0- Cylcothymia
•F34.1- Dysthymia
•F34.0- Other persistent disorders
•F34.0- Persistent mood disorder, unspecified
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 12
CYCLOTHYMIA
• It is characterized by short
periods of mild depression
alternating with short periods
of hypomania, between the
depressive and manic episodes,
brief period of normal mood
occur.
• Both depressive and hypomanic
phases are shorter and less
severe than those in bipolar I or
II disorder.
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 13
ETIOLOGY
•Genetic factors-
family history of bipolar mood disorder,
major depression, substance abuse or
suicide in many paitents.
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CLINICAL FEATURES OF CYCLOTHYMIA
Hypomanic phase
• Insomnia
• Hyperactivity and physical
restlessness
• Irritability and aggressiveness
• Grandiosity or inflated self-
esteem
• Increased productivity,
creativity
Depressive phase
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Feelings of inadequacy
• Decreased productivity
• Social withdrawal
• Loss of libido or interest in
pleasurable activities
• Lethargy
• Suicidal ideationMRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 15
DIAGNOSIS
•Based on DSM-5 criteria
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TREATMENT
Lithium
Carbamazepine
Valporic acid
Verapamil
Various antidepressants
Individual psychotherapy
Couple or family therapy
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NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Explore ways to help patient cope with frequent
mood changes
Encourage vocational opportunities that allow
flexible hours
Encourage patients with artistic ability to pursue
their talents as a creative outlet
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DYSTHYMIA
•It refers to mild
depression that lasts at
least 2 years in adults
and 1 year in children.
•Twice as common in
women as in men
•More prevalent among
poor and unmanrried.
MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 19
ETIOLOGY
•Below –normal serotonin levels
•Increased vulnerability when multiple stressors
and personality problems are combined with
inadequate coping skills’
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CLINICAL FEATURES OF DYSTHYMIA
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SYMPTOMS
• Persistent sad, anxious, or
empty mood
• Excessive crying
• Increased feelings of guilt,
helplessness, hopelessness
PHYSIOLOGICAL
SYMPTOMS
• Weight or appetite changes
• Sleep disturbances
• Reduced energy level
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DIAGNOSIS
•History
•Mental status examination
•Based on DSM -5 criteria
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TREATMENT
•Short-term psychotherapy
•Behavioural therapy
•Group therapy
•Antidepressants such as SSRIs, TCAs,
specially for patients who exhibit
pessimism.
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Follow up,
home care and
rehabilitation
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Bipolar Mood Disorder

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    BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDER (BMD) PREPAREDBY MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SSRCN, VAPI MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 1
  • 2.
    BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDER •It is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression in the same patient at different times. • Patient experiences extreme highs (mania or hypomania) alternating with extreme lows (depression), • Onset: between 20 to 30 • Symptoms sometimes appear in late childhood or early adolescence. MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 2
  • 3.
    CLASSIFICATION • F31.0- bipolaraffective disorder, current episode hypomania • F31.1- bipolar affective disorder, current episode mania without psychotic symptoms • F31.2-bipolar affective disorder, current episode mania with psychotic symptoms • F31.3-bipolar affective disorder, current episode mild or moderate depression • F31.4-bipolar affective disorder, current episode severe depression without psychotic symptoms • F31.5-bipolar affective disorder, current episode severe depression with psychotic symptoms • F31.6-bipolar affective disorder, current episode mixed MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 3
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    ETIOLOGY •Precise cause unknown •Genetic,biochemical and psychological factors may play a role •May be triggered by stressful events, antidepressant use •Sleep deprivation and hypothyroidism MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 4
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    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSOF BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDERS • Manic phase: • Expansive, grandiose or hyperirritable mood • Increased psychomotor activity, such as agitation, pacing • Excessive social extroversion • Rapid speech with frequent topic changes • Decreased need for sleep and food • Impulsivity • Impaired judgment MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 5
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    • Depressive phase: •Low self-esteem • Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, apathy or self-reproach • Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly • Psychomotor retardation • Anhedonia • Suicidal ideation MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 6
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    DIAGNOSIS •Based on signsand symptoms •Based on DSM-5 criteria MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 8
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    COURSE •Average manic episode-lasts for 3-4months •Average depressive episode- lasts for 4-9 months MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 10
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    RECURRENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER •Characterizedby recurrent depressive episodes. •The current episode is specified as mild, moderate and severe, without psychotic symptoms, with psychotic symptoms. MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 11
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    PERSISTENT MOOD DISORDER Classification •F34.0-Cylcothymia •F34.1- Dysthymia •F34.0- Other persistent disorders •F34.0- Persistent mood disorder, unspecified MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 12
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    CYCLOTHYMIA • It ischaracterized by short periods of mild depression alternating with short periods of hypomania, between the depressive and manic episodes, brief period of normal mood occur. • Both depressive and hypomanic phases are shorter and less severe than those in bipolar I or II disorder. MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 13
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    ETIOLOGY •Genetic factors- family historyof bipolar mood disorder, major depression, substance abuse or suicide in many paitents. MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 14
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    CLINICAL FEATURES OFCYCLOTHYMIA Hypomanic phase • Insomnia • Hyperactivity and physical restlessness • Irritability and aggressiveness • Grandiosity or inflated self- esteem • Increased productivity, creativity Depressive phase • Insomnia or hypersomnia • Feelings of inadequacy • Decreased productivity • Social withdrawal • Loss of libido or interest in pleasurable activities • Lethargy • Suicidal ideationMRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 15
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    DIAGNOSIS •Based on DSM-5criteria MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 16
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    TREATMENT Lithium Carbamazepine Valporic acid Verapamil Various antidepressants Individualpsychotherapy Couple or family therapy MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 17
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    NURSING INTERVENTIONS Explore waysto help patient cope with frequent mood changes Encourage vocational opportunities that allow flexible hours Encourage patients with artistic ability to pursue their talents as a creative outlet MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 18
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    DYSTHYMIA •It refers tomild depression that lasts at least 2 years in adults and 1 year in children. •Twice as common in women as in men •More prevalent among poor and unmanrried. MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 19
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    ETIOLOGY •Below –normal serotoninlevels •Increased vulnerability when multiple stressors and personality problems are combined with inadequate coping skills’ MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 20
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    CLINICAL FEATURES OFDYSTHYMIA PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS • Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood • Excessive crying • Increased feelings of guilt, helplessness, hopelessness PHYSIOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS • Weight or appetite changes • Sleep disturbances • Reduced energy level MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 21
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    DIAGNOSIS •History •Mental status examination •Basedon DSM -5 criteria MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 22
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    TREATMENT •Short-term psychotherapy •Behavioural therapy •Grouptherapy •Antidepressants such as SSRIs, TCAs, specially for patients who exhibit pessimism. MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 23
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    Follow up, home careand rehabilitation MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 24
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    You can referfollowing link also • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSvk8LLBo2g&t=89s • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDK50WQEOJc • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HpUAJFt4Og • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3qVUWtq6aY • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXgXZ5bdzbE • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4QCbsLbFEI • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNF6-rW-POQ&t=117s MRS. DIVYA PANCHOLI 25
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