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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Bipolar disorder is:
  1. a form of depression that occurs only following pregnancy
  2. a form of depression that occurs only during the winter months
  3. a mental illness, also known as manic-depressive disorder
  4. a type of mental illness related to eating disorders
2. A wide range of symptoms characterize bipolar disorder, but which of the following can trigger a manic episode in someone with the illness:
  1. disruption in the sleep-wake cycle
  2. too much salt in the bloodstream
  3. overeating
  4. diabetes
3. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, close relatives of people suffering from bipolar illness are:
  1. 10 to 20 times more likely to develop either depression or bipolar disorder than the general population.
  2. 25 times more likely to develop either depression or bipolar disorder than the general population
  3. 40 times more likely to develop either depression or bipolar disorder than the general population
  4. certain to develop the disorder
4. Lithium has long been the treatment of choice for people with bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements about lithium is true:
  1. it can only be taken by people with bipolar disorder who are under 35
  2. it is a one-time treatment for bipolar disorder
  3. it is administered by injection on a monthly basis
  4. it can regulate symptoms in many, but not all people with bipolar disorders. If it works, treatment is usually life-long.
5. Other treatment options for bipolar disorder include:
  1. antidepressants and electric shock therapy
  2. yoga and meditation
  3. hydrotherapy and oxygen therapy
  4. none of the above

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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