PSY 5-2

Bipolar disorder by Anderson, Ian M; Haddad, Peter M; Scott, Jan

Anderson, I. M., Haddad, P. M., & Scott, J. (2012). Bipolar disorder. BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.), 345, e8508

This article explains how, in the recent years, there has been an increase in the rate of diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. A manic-depressive disease which is also referred to as bipolar disorder is a mind ailment that results in rare shifts in disposition, vigour, activity intensities and the aptitude to carry out the daily errands. The total prevalence rates of both bipolar I, bipolar II and DSM-TR’s disorders are stated to occur in the range of 1.8% to 2.7%. The average age of this disorder is stated to be eighteen years old but at sometimes the symptoms occur much earlier whereby in some cases they are evident in childhood. Bipolar disorder is a disease that knows no borders, race, gender or religion. In the previous year’s scientists have been studying the possible causes of this disorder. From their research, it is evident that many factors contribute to this illness. For example, some scientists claim that persons with certain genetic factor are more probable to have bipolar complaint than others. Also, some studies how the brains of persons with bipolar condition may differ from the brains of a fit person. Lastly, some researchers suggest that bipolar condition inclines to run in families. They claim that broods with a parental who has a bipolar complaint are much likely to grow the disease compared with broods who do not have a family past of the ailment.

Bipolar disorder by Grande, Iria; Berk, Michael; Birmaher, Boris; Vieta, Eduard

Grande, I., Berk, M., Birmaher, B., & Vieta, E. (2016; 2015 ;). Bipolar disorder. The Lancet, 387(10027), 1561-1572. Doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(15)00241-X

This article gives detailed information concerning the bipolar disorder. The bipolar disorder can be expressed as a regular chronic problem that is characterized by the variations in mood state and energy. This problem is the main cause of disability among the young persons which leads to mental and practical damage and increased deaths mostly through suicide. Accurate analysis of the bipolar problem is difficult in clinical practice because the beginning is usually a depressing incident and it is similar to the unipolar problems.

Prevalence and correlates of DSM-5 bipolar and related disorders and hyperthymic personality in the community By Fassassi, Sylfa; Vandeleur, Caroline; Aubry, Jean-Michel

DSM-5Self-exam: Bipolar and related disorders. (2013).Psychiatric News, 48(14), 1-1. doi:10.1176/appi.pn.2013.7a20

This journal article mostly explains about that Bipolar I and bipolar II complaints that are recurring and often disabling mood complaints resulting to robust psychosocial, medicinal and economic influence. The concept of bipolar spectrum is mostly applied as it includes syndromes below the threshold of bipolar II and cyclothymic disorder which has expanded its interest in the few last decades. From recent statistics, bipolar disorder approximately affects 2.6% of the residents of the United States. Character patterns amid those individuals afflicted with this disorder can vary greatly. However, there are various character traits that can be viewed from anyone diagnosed with this problem. Some of the characters that may be seen when one is in a depressive state include, feelings of blame, nervousness, changes in nutritional habits, changes in sleeping patterns and at times one may experience suicidal thoughts.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders by Jane Thomason

Thomason, J. (2013). Anxiety disorders. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 21(6), 26.

Thomason explains about the anxiety illness that has exact symptoms and vital standards that they must meet to reach analysis, but the main features of anxiety disorder are sweating faintness, speedy heartbeat, and problems in breathing, diarrhea, confusion, restlessness and tense muscles. People with nervousness problems may have some or all the signs and various nervousness problems specify a given number of signs that should be experienced with a given period.

Anxiety disorders by Mohr, Cornelia; Schneider, Silvia

Mohr, C., & Schneider, S. (2013). Anxiety disorders. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 22(S1), 17-22. Doi: 10.1007/s00787-012-0356-8

Mohr and Schneider journal article explains about the anxiety conditions that are amongst the most predominant and initial kinds of psychopathology and are usually known to work as a pacemaker for mental problems later in life. With the increase in the prevalence rates for anxiety disorders screening queries for anxiety symptoms should regularly be run during cerebral health analysis. If the problem is found to be a positive formal assessment to conclude the presence and severity of symptoms should be done. Also because of high comorbidity a comprehensive valuation approach above and outside the anxiety disorders requires to be applied for purposes of discrepancy diagnostics.

Anxiety disorders by Brandish, Emma K; Baldwin, David S

Brandish, E. K., & Baldwin, D. S. (2012). Anxiety disorders. Medicine, 40(11), 599-606. doi:10.1016/j.mpmed.2012.08.017

In their article,” Anxiety disorders,” Brandish and Baldwin mostly talk about anxiety problems that are common in community environments and main and subordinate conditions. The symptoms of this problems can be slight and transient, but many individuals are affected by severe signs that result to great personal suffering which at times impair social and occupational function. The society problems that results from anxiety problems are substantial, but individuals who benefit from management are not documented or cured by healthcare experts. Mostly the choice for management is determined by the harshness and perseverance of indications and also the level of related disability.