In this video, Elsevier's medical education group Osmosis explains Bipolar Disorder, including depression and mania.
About 5.7 million adults in the U.S. have bipolar disorder. The lifelong mental health condition, which includes four different types, is known for the maniac and depressive episodes someone experiences.
Cathy discusses major depressive disorder (MDD). She covers the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care for a patient with depression. Cathy also explains other depressive disorders, including: persistent depressive disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and seasonal affective disorder.
Join Gabe, who lives with bipolar, and Dr. Nicole, a board certified psychiatrist, as they explore the spectrum of this misunderstood illness. They tackle bipolar disorder using real world examples, the latest research, and just enough funny to keep you intrigued.
This podcast is presented by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Scott Eilers, who merges his years of professional treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, with 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders.
