Bipolar Disorder I

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This paper presents a general description of Bipolar Disorder I, explaining that lays within the sphere of disorders that are primarily disorder of mood. The paper further discusses typical symptoms of Bipolar Disorder I, its diagnosis, treatment methods for Bipolar Disorder I, the goals of such treatment, cross-cultural issues, environmental issues and community referrals.

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"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychological Association DSM-IV" places Bipolar Depression I within the sphere of affective disorders that are primarily disturbances of mood. More commonly known as a mood disorders, a distinction is made between Bipolar Depression I and Bipolar Depression II. Individuals with mood disorders have disturbances in their emotional states or moods. Two major mood disturbances are known as dysphoria and euphoria. In dysphoria, associated with depression, the individual feels overwhelming sadness while in euphoria, the opposite pole, individuals..."

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