The person experiencing bipolar disorder

Hardy, Sally (2017) The person experiencing bipolar disorder. In: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. Taylor and Francis, pp. 283-292. ISBN 9781138626348

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the implications of living and/or working with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It identifies some strategies to help individuals manage mood variations and impulsive behaviours towards minimizing risk and maximizing well-being. Many textbooks and articles state that bipolar disorder only occurs in adults. Many leaflets and internet articles state that diagnosing bipolar disorder and getting the right treatment and help are very difficult, largely due to the complicated mix of symptoms. The risk of impulsive acts in someone with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has been considered in terms of clarifying whether it is a trait or a state rather than a manifestation of mood state. The notion of impulsivity is well established in bipolar disorder studies, and many have identified this as being the main issue in terms of complications such as substance misuse, violence and suicide.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	nursing(all),sdg 3 - good health and well-being,sdg 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2900
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Mental Health and Social Care (fka Lifespan Health)
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	07 Aug 2025 15:30
Last Modified:	10 Aug 2025 06:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/100106
DOI:	10.1201/9781315381879-26

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