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Recognizing Manic, Depressive & Mixed Episodes
VIDEO 1 - Understanding Bipolar and Manic Episodes.mp4This video educates incarcerated individuals on the basics of bipolar disorder, with a focus on recognizing manic episodes. It explains how mania can feel empowering but lead to impulsive, risky behaviors that often result in legal trouble. The video also highlights how substances like drugs, alcohol, and even certain medications can worsen manic symptoms. Using clear, relatable examples, it teaches early warning signs to help individuals better understand their mood patterns and seek help before situations escalate. This content supports facility efforts to improve mental health awareness, promote early intervention, and reduce impulsive, high-risk behaviors tied to manic episodes.
This video educates incarcerated individuals on the basics of bipolar disorder, with a focus on recognizing manic episodes. It explains how mania can feel empowering but lead to impulsive, risky behaviors that often result in legal trouble. The video also highlights how substances like drugs, alcohol, and even certain medications can worsen manic symptoms. Using clear, relatable examples, it teaches early warning signs to help individuals better understand their mood patterns and seek help before situations escalate. This content supports facility efforts to improve mental health awareness, promote early intervention, and reduce impulsive, high-risk behaviors tied to manic episodes.
VIDEO 2 - Understanding Bipolar - Part Two - Mixed Episodes, Depression, Medication, and Seeking Help.mp4This video continues the bipolar education series by addressing the depressive side of bipolar disorder, mixed episodes, and the critical importance of medication adherence. It covers the emotional and behavioral symptoms of bipolar depression, the dangers of untreated mood swings, and the increased risk for self-harm during depressive or mixed states. It also explains how psychotic symptoms can arise and reinforces the importance of consistent treatment and seeking support. This video promotes stabilization, reduces crisis episodes, and empowers individuals to participate actively in managing their mental health while incarcerated.
This video continues the bipolar education series by addressing the depressive side of bipolar disorder, mixed episodes, and the critical importance of medication adherence. It covers the emotional and behavioral symptoms of bipolar depression, the dangers of untreated mood swings, and the increased risk for self-harm during depressive or mixed states. It also explains how psychotic symptoms can arise and reinforces the importance of consistent treatment and seeking support. This video promotes stabilization, reduces crisis episodes, and empowers individuals to participate actively in managing their mental health while incarcerated.
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