 |
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
|
|
|
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
|
| Home | HealthTopics | Health Centers | Reference Library | Research |
 Join us on Facebook
|
Share on Facebook | Tweet |
|
Bipolar Disorder (Children and Adolescents) |
Mental Health09/03/2008 |
what does bipolar mean?
Bipolar disorder (previously known as manic-depression) is a psychiatric mood disorder that involves episodes of mania and depression (i.e., switching between two points, hence the term bipolar; bi, meaning two, and polar meaning point).A manic episode is defined as a distinct period of excessively elevated (i.e., inappropriately happy) or irritable (i.e., temper-tantrums and rages out-of-proportion to events) mood. An episode of depression is defined as a distinct period of sad or irritable mood or markedly diminished interest/pleasure in most activities. Mood symptoms wax and wane, are often unrelated to environmental triggers, and represent a significant change from the person’s typical functioning.
Hope that helps answer your question. Best wishes.
|
Nicholas Lofthouse, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
|
|
Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More) 
|