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DISORDER
Designed
by
Debra Caywood-Rukas
7/02
Bipolar
Disorder
MANIC
Signs and
Symptoms
DEPRESSION
Ongoing sad, anxious or empty
mood
Lack of energy and ability to
concentrate
Sleeping too much or too little
Lacks interest in others and
activities, irritable, feeling hopeless
and worthless
Thoughts of death or suicide
normal-balanced mood
mild to moderate depression
severe depression
Treatment
Just like long-term illnesses such as diabetes and
Medication
Mood-stabilizers
Medicine combinations
School
Accommodations
Inform teacher how disorder is manifested and alert to side
effects of medication
Is there an IEP? If so, accommodations, modifications and
interventions are written along with goals
Counseling with school psychologist or social worker
Reduced work load due to level of concentration and fatigue
Provide clear instructions to alleviate/prevent frustration
Offer instruction, corrections and feedback in a calm, positive
manner
Prearrange an area in and/or outside the classroom for the
student to retreat to when needed and a discrete cue
Allow extra time to complete assignments
Mutually choose a peer mentor to assist when needed
Consult with the school psychologist for additional information
Employ effective classroom management programs
Resources
WEBSITES
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.bipolarbrain.com/SoWhatsBipolarIllness.html
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolarmenu.cfm
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/manic.cfm
Excellent brochure and other pertinent information
National research of mental health , booklet. Articles
Northern County Psychiatric Association (Maryland)
http://www.ncpamd.com/Bipolar.htm
articles, links on disorder, meds, suicide, etc
Pediatric Psychiatry Pamphlets
http://www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/bipolar/bipolarpamphlet.h
tm
definition, case studies, treatment, side effects
ASSOCIATIONS
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 Phone: (301) 443-4513
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA)
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD 21287-7381
Phone: (410) 955-4647 or (202) 955-5800
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Arlington, VA 22201
Toll-Free: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Web site: http://www.nami.org
National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA)
730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610 Toll-Free: 1-800-826-3632: http://www.ndmda.org
SCHOOL:
BOOKS:
http://www.schoolbehavior.com/conditions_bipolar.htm
http://www.nami.org/youth/schoolprog.html
SUPPORT GROUPS and DISCUSSIONS:
http://www.soc.support.depression.manic
http://www.families-first.com/whc/depression3.htm
http://www.bipolarparents.vitualave.net/
*National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
** Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR)
Thank You
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