Bipolar and related disorders

Task Type: Individual Project   Deliverable Length: 600–800 words

Points Possible: 100   Due Date: 6/8/2015 11:59:59 PM  CT

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Select 1 of the following Bipolar and related disorders:

  • Bipolar I Disorder
  • Bipolar II Disorder
  • Cyclothymic Disorder

Provide the following details about the disorder:

  • What are some of the symptoms?

    What would this disorder look like in person? Make sure you relate this back to the DSM criteria.

  • Prevalence in the U.S. population
  • Your perception of potential impact on workplace performance
  • Discuss one type of treatment approach that has been shown to be successful at treating the disorder you selected.
  • Long-term prognosis (i.e., can it get better?)

Provide 1-2 sources (other than your textbook) cited in APA style to support your answer.