Bipolar II disorderBipolar II disorder (BP-II) is a mood disorder on the bipolar spectrum, characterized by at least one episode of hypomania and at least one episode of major depression. Diagnosis for BP-II requires that the individual must never have experienced a full manic episode. Otherwise, one manic episode meets the criteria for bipolar I disorder (BP-I). Hypomania is a sustained state of elevated or irritable mood that is less severe than mania yet may still significantly affect the quality of life and result in permanent consequences including reckless spending, damaged relationships and poor judgment.
Mixed affective stateA mixed affective state, formerly known as a mixed-manic or mixed episode, has been defined as a state wherein features unique to both depression and mania—such as episodes of despair, doubt, anguish, impulsive decision making or increased energy, suicidal ideation, decreased need for sleep, emotional liability, racing thoughts, irritability, pressure of activity, and heightened irritability—occur either simultaneously or in very short succession.
GrandiosityIn psychology, grandiosity is a sense of superiority, uniqueness, or invulnerability. It may be expressed by exaggerated beliefs regarding one's abilities, the belief that few other people have anything in common with oneself, and that one can only be understood by a few, very special people. The personality trait of grandiosity is principally associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), but also is a feature in the occurrence and expression of antisocial personality disorder, and the manic and hypomanic episodes of bipolar disorder.
Glossary of psychiatryThis glossary covers terms found in the psychiatric literature; the word origins are primarily Greek, but there are also Latin, French, German, and English terms. Many of these terms refer to expressions dating from the early days of psychiatry in Europe. Abreaction is a process of vividly reliving repressed memories and emotions related to a past event. Sigmund Freud used hypnosis to rid his patients of pathological memories through abreaction. Aboulia or Abulia, in neurology, refers to a lack of will or initiative.
Classification internationale des maladiesLa Classification internationale des maladies ou CIM (en anglais, International Classification of Diseases ou ICD ) est une classification médicale codifiée classifiant les maladies et une très vaste variété de signes, symptômes, lésions traumatiques, empoisonnements, circonstances sociales et causes externes de blessures ou de maladies. Elle est publiée par l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) et est mondialement utilisée pour l'enregistrement des taux de morbidité et des taux de mortalité touchant le domaine de la médecine.
Euthymia (medicine)In psychiatry and psychology, euthymia is a normal, tranquil mental state or mood. In those with bipolar disorder, euthymia is a stable mental state or mood that is neither manic nor depressive, yet distinguishable from the state of healthy people. Euthymia is also the “baseline” of other cyclical mood disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD), as well as borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). This state is the goal of psychiatric and psychological interventions.
TrichotillomanieLa trichotillomanie, ou trichomanie, est un trouble chez l'être humain caractérisé par l’arrachage compulsif de ses propres poils et/ou cheveux, entraînant une alopécie manifeste sur la partie du corps touchée. Elle est définie dans le Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM ) en tant que trouble des habitudes et des impulsions. Le mot vient des termes grecs θρίξ, τριχός, (thríx, tríkhos) : poil, τίλλω, (tíllō) : épiler ou effeuiller et μανία, (manía).
MégalomanieLa mégalomanie est la surestimation de ses capacités, elle se traduit par un désir immodéré de puissance et un amour exclusif de soi. Elle peut être le signe d'un manque affectif. En psychologie, la mégalomanie est classée dans la famille des psychoses délirantes chroniques. On la nomme couramment « folie des grandeurs » ou « délire des grandeurs », expression qui correspond à son étymologie (du grec mégalo, grand, et mania, folie).
MélancolieLa mélancolie est d'abord vue comme un trouble de l'humeur, humeur au sens grec de l'acception et comme l'a inauguralement théorisée le médecin Hippocrate. Elle correspond à ce que l'on appelle aujourd’hui la dépression. Elle est ainsi réduite à une maladie mentale ; cette dernière pouvant se traduire par un sentiment d'incapacité, de profonde tristesse, voire d'absence de goût de vivre. Le mot est emprunté au latin melancholia lui-même transcrit du grec (melankholía) composé de (mélas), « noir » et de (khōlé), « la bile ».
AsenapineAsenapine, sold under the brand name Saphris among others, is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and acute mania associated with bipolar disorder as well as the medium to long-term management of bipolar disorder. It was chemically derived via altering the chemical structure of the tetracyclic (atypical) antidepressant, mianserin. It was initially approved in the United States in 2009 and approved as a generic medication in 2020.
