Bipolar Disorder Case Study

The person served was admitted to the Bridgeway Supportive Housing Team on 2/28/15 with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and opiate dependence. She is not currently prescribed any medications, as per her verbal report. The person served did not have insurance since moving back to this area from North Carolina. She has been working on getting this reinstated. Supportive Housing staff have linked her to social services in an effort to get insurance. This was done on 3/26/15 with follow up calls on 4/22 and 5/5/15. Due to this linkage, she was able to get linked to mental health and psychiatric services. However, she has meanwhile reported to staff on 6/19/15 that she has plans to see a psychiatrist (Dr. Moss) in Flemington, and that she is saving

In the three papers I have submitted this semester on Bipolar I Disorder (BD), I have discussed etiology, subpopulations and comorbidity, and current gaps in care. In this paper, I will continue to discuss these topics by outlining what kinds of epidemiological evidence are still needed to improve care for children and adolescents with mental health disorders, identifying anxiety disorders as subpopulation that needs further research, and giving three recommendations for how we should address gaps in care for those with Bipolar I Disorder.

Does bipolar disorders affects only women?It has been recognized for centuries that the postpartum period is associated with mood disorders. The childbearing period is a time of substantial risk for the onset and recurrence of a mood episode, especially in women with bipolar disorder. Twenty-five to 65% of childbearing bipolar women reported a mood occurring at labor.

Current Situation: (Give a general idea of who the applicant believes she is now and what her life has been like since last hospitalization, current psychiatric medical and substance treatment. Provide information of any changes in behavior and self-understanding that makes now an opportune time to plan housing. Identify areas the client will need to continue working on or require support with after being housed.)

I think the greatest challenges to service provision and access to services are seeking treatment, service utilization, and reducing the risk of comorbid disorders. Children and adolescents may not seek treatment for their disorders until adulthood, and the “time between the first appearance of symptoms and first service use could extend to several years” (Costello, He, Sampson, Kessler, & Merikangas, 2014). This was the case for me. I knew I had mood regulation issues when I was younger, but did not seek treatment until college where I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. If I were diagnosed as a child I could have had more opportunities for mental health services because “unlike adults, children may receive mental health services from many

When it comes to an individual denying a mental illness, Bipolar Disorder (BD) is the most common mental illness that most individual will have and believe they are perfectly normal. Bipolar Disorder is a complex illness that has different type of symptoms. These symptoms can be dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. For that reason, an individual does not want to associate him or herself with a negative characteristic of a chronic health condition that distinguishes his/her personal identity. Most individual, with BD, have high sense of social-stigma because of their low self-esteem and social anxiety from a negative aspect of life that will cause a destructive behavior and attitude. However, social stigma can influence an individual with

I would begin by telling the student that many people have this disorder and that they are not alone in this. I would tell them that Bipolar disorder is when one has a manic episode that then drops into a depressive state. I would describe how a manic state is a state of decreased sleep, extremely high energy, racing thoughts and speech, but also how some people feel very productive. This is then followed by a state of depression, which could feel as sadness, isolation, and numbness. I would tell them that having Bipolar I means that there will be big arches of these two states, but that they are here in front of you and you will help them through it. Before going into treatment options I would tell them generally what is thought to

Substance abuse, alcohol or drug, is common among people with bipolar disorder (Sinacola & Peters-Strickland, 2012). Balance is an issue among those who suffer from bipolar disorder, thus, substance abuse may seem like an easy fix. These people want to cope with the extreme changes of mood. For instance, a friend of mine who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder drinks alcohol all the time to find a happy medium between her moods.

It is of utmost importance that a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is medicated and followed up accordingly, to ensure an effective treatment. In order to do this, it is important to differentiate bipolar disorder from other diagnoses, e.g. attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder. Likewise, comorbid conditions need to be taken into account. All of this needs to be considered to make sure the patient receive appropriate treatment in connection to diagnosis and symptoms. (Herlofson & Adler,

The article by (Lim, 2001) was to conduct an examination that would monitor medication-prescribing pattern for bipolar disorder patients. Data information for this analysis were retrieved from the CQI; this system tracked patient who had been admitted to psychiatric units in 31 states from the age of 18 and over. 1,864 Patients were discharged of bipolar I or II disorder coming from a large cohort hospitalized patients. Each patient who was involved took an assessment, which consists of self and informant report, and clinician scale information. The hospital staff was responsible for conducting a medication questionnaire and reviewing patients medical record. The survey and medical record helped the staff have a better understand

The RN can assess the client's manic actions and administer the prescribed medications ordered by the physician.

I would diagnose Ellyn Waters with Bipolar II, with the specifier of atypical features. Even though Ellyn has displayed mostly depressive symptoms, she has reported periods of elevated mood, racing thoughts, and the decreased need for sleep for several months that would qualify as hypomanic episodes.

The purpose of this session was for the client to update her probation officer with her progress in Mental Health Court. She was reporting for her weekly hearing to Judge Geroulo. This hearing will allow her representatives from DATS, Scranton counseling center, and community service to speak on Katelyn’s behalf in regards to her progression in Mental Health Court and compliance to the programs she is currently participating in. Also, this session will allow Katelyn to come forward with any ongoing or new issues present in her life allowing the team to devise a plan to help her.

Mr. S. is a 49 year-old divorced man who has come into the local Social Services Agency. He is currently living in a cheap motel on the edge of town and is very distressed to find himself in this situation. He reports that his mother and his sister “conspired” to have him evicted from his apartment about four months ago. “My world is falling apart. I feel like I’m at the end of my rope. I need help sleeping and I need a decent place to live. He lost his job about six months ago. He is currently receiving food support and living off savings. Since losing his job, Mr. S. reports an increase in emotional and physical fatigue, feeling down, weight loss, and disruptive sleep. He describes a very negative outlook and states that just when things were looking up he gets “knocked down” again. His comments indicate suicidal ideation but he doesn’t have a specific plan. Mr. S. reports he has struggled with depression for 15 years. He also describes periods of high productivity and feels like “I get a lot done” and does not feel the need to sleep as much. He has been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons but not for several years and doesn’t really remember why he was hospitalized. He has also received outpatient treatment in numerous settings. He does not currently take any medication.