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A diagnosis of bipolar disorder involves consideration of many factors. The health care provider may do some or all of the following:.Ask about your family medical history, particularly whether anyone has or had bipolar disorder Ask about your rec...
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These include the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory III(MCMI-III), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory II(MMPI-2), the Internal State Scale(ISS), the Self-Report Manic Inventory(SRMI), and the Young Mania Rating Scale(YMRS). The tests a...
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Bipolar disorder is usually diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist and/or a psychologist with medical assistance. In addition to an interview, several clinical inventories or scales may be used to assess the patient's mental status and determine ...
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These include the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory III(MCMI-III), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory II(MMPI-2), the Internal State Scale(ISS), the Self-Report Manic Inventory(SRMI), and the Young Mania Rating Scale(YMRS). The tests a...
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The diagnosis of BT II is based on the specific criteria described in the Signs and Symptoms section. BT II should be distinguished from Unipolar (major) depression.
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Like other mental illnesses, bipolar disorder cannot yet be identified through simple tools such as a blood test. A diagnosis of bipolar disorder is made on the basis of symptoms, course of illness, and family history.
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These include the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory III(MCMI-III), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory II( MMPI-2), the Internal State Scale(ISS), the Self-Report Manic Inventory(SRMI), and the Young Mania Rating Scale(YMRS). The tests ...
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Bipolar disorder usually is diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist and/or a psychologist. In addition to an interview with the child and her parents, several clinical inventories or scales may be used to assess the patient's mental status and det...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
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Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults.Psychological tests are used to assess a variety of mental abilities and attributes, including ach...
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