Have you ever wondered if one of your patients has bipolar? On this episode, we talk about the red flags for bipolar - and questions you can ask to determine whether they may have bipolar. We discuss key signs such as the inability to regulate upside mood, decreased need for sleep, hypersexuality, and grandiosity, providing concrete examples and questions to help guide your clinical assessment. Join Dr. Elise Fallucco and Dr. John Walkup as they offer valuable insights into distinguishing bipolar disorder from other conditions like ADHD and anxiety.
00:00 50 - RED FLAGS for Bipolar w/ Dr. John Walkup
01:30 ***Not all MOOD SWINGS are bipolar***
02:10 RED FLAGS for BIPOLAR - Inability to regulate UPSIDE mood
02:28 Appetites for FUN and Mood
04:22 Energy Drive - Wake up ready to go
04:52 What Questions to Ask about SLEEP to see if they could have bipolar
06:03 Hypersexuality in KIDS presents as interest in romance
07:06 Grandiosity
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