Bipolar Disoder and

Conduct Disorder
 Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by
extreme shifts in mood.

• Symptoms can include an extremely elevated mood

called Mania. They can also include episodes of
depression.

• It is also known as bipolar disease or manic

depression.

• People with bipolar disorder may have trouble

managing everyday life tasks at school or work, or
maintaining relationships.

IS BIPOLAR DISORDER CURABLE?

• There’s no cure, but there are many treatment options

available that can help to manage the symptoms.
BIPOLAR DISORDER SYMPTOMS

 There are three main symptoms that can occur with

bipolar disorder: MANIA, HYPOMANIA, and
DEPRESSION.

• While experiencing Mania, • During an episode of

• Hypomania is generally
a person with bipolar
disorder may feel an
emotional high. They can
feel excited, impulsive,
euphoric, and full of energy.
During manic episodes,
they may also engage in
behavior such as:
 Spending sprees
 Unprotected sex
 Drug use
Depression, you may
associated with bipolar II
experience:
disorder. It’s similar to mania,
but it’s not as severe. Unlike
 Deep sadness
mania, hypomania may not
 Hopelessness
result in any trouble at work,
 Loss of energy
school, or in social relationships.
 Lack of interest in
activities they once
enjoyed periods of too little
or too much sleep
 Suicidal thoughts
CAUSES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

• GENETICS • YOUR BRAIN • ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

 your parent or sibling has bipolar  Your brain structure  It’s not just what’s in your body
disorder, you’re more likely than other may impact your risk that can make you more likely to
people to develop the condition for the disease. develop bipolar disorder.
However, it’s important to keep in Abnormalities in the -extreme stress
mind that most people who have structure or functions -traumatic experiences
bipolar disorder in their family history of your brain may -physical illness
don’t develop it. increase your risk.
BIPOLAR DISORDER DIAGNOSIS

• A diagnosis of bipolar disorder I involves either one or

more manic episodes, or mixed (manic and depressive)
episodes. It may also include a major depressive episode,
but it may not.

• A diagnosis of bipolar II involves one or more major

depressive episodes and at least one episode of
hypomania.

• To be diagnosed with a manic episode, you must

experience symptoms that last for at least one week or
that cause you to be hospitalized.

• Bipolar disorder can be difficult to diagnose because mood

swings can vary. It’s even harder to diagnose in children
and adolescents. This age group often has greater
changes in mood, behavior, and energy levels. Bipolar
disorder often gets worse if it’s left untreated.
"Conduct disorder" refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and
adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way.
They are often viewed by other children, adults and social agencies as "bad" or delinquent, rather than
mentally ill.

 Many factors may contribute to a child developing

conduct disorder, including brain damage, child abuse,
genetic vulnerability, school failure, and traumatic life
experiences.

 Aggression to people and animals

• bullies, threatens or intimidates • forces someone into sexual activity

others
• often initiates physical fights
• has used a weapon that could cause
serious physical harm to others
• is physically cruel to people or
animals
• steals from a victim while confronting
them
• deliberately engaged in fire setting with
the intention to cause damage
• deliberately destroys other's property.
• lies to obtain goods, or favors or to
avoid obligations Serious violations of
rules
• often stays out at night despite
parental objections
What Are the Symptoms of Conduct Disorder?

Symptoms of conduct disorder vary depending on the age

of the child and whether the disorder is mild, moderate, or
severe.
 Aggressive behavior:
These are behaviors that threaten or cause physical
harm.
 Destructive behavior:
This involves intentional destruction of property such as
arson and vandalism.
 Deceitful behavior:
This may include repeated lying, shoplifting, or breaking
into homes or cars in order to steal.
 Violation of rules:
This involves going against accepted rules of society or
engaging in behavior that is not appropriate for the
person's age.
What Causes Conduct Disorder?

 Genetics  Psychological
 family members with mental illnesses  can reflect problems with moral awareness
 mood disorders  deficits in cognitive processing.
 anxiety disorders
 substance use disorders  Social
 personality disorders
 Low socioeconomic status
 Environmental  not being accepted by their peers.
 dysfunctional family life
 childhood abuse
 traumatic experiences
 a family history of substance abuse
 inconsistent discipline by parents