Psy/340 Wk4 Genetics Evaluation - 1249 Words

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Genetics, Brain Structure, and Behavior Presentation Evaluation * Psych/340 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bipolar- Team B Crazy or Illness In my previous experiences and conversations with various individuals, the overall interpretation or misconception of bipolar disease is that the person is â€Å"†crazy. What do people really consider or mean by the term crazy? As displayed by Team B’s behavior presentation, Bipolar disorder†¦show more content†¦Team B also pointed out that in some cases patients do not show any signs or show very little symptoms of bipolar. When a patient suffering from bipolar disease experience and long timeframe without treatment of the fluctuating chemicals in the brain, the brain could become severely damaged and not properly transmits information. Genetics How does a person ge t bipolar disorder? Not any specific gene has identified being a cause of the disorder, instead it seems that many genes together and the way they combine with others factors in the person’s life can cause bipolar disorder (Woman’s Health Update, 2010). Team B’s presentation clearly set the record straight on if a person with bipolar is born with the disease or if the disease runs in the family. Studies have shown that the main contributing factors for a person developing bipolar disorder is environmental influences, genetics, and his or her brain chemistry. Treatment Currently the best treatment for bipolar disorder is a combination of medical medicine along with therapy and counseling. The medicines used to treat bipolar disorder are grouped together in three categories: Anticonvulsants, Antidepressants, and Antipsychotics. Each medicine is prescribed to the patient according to the symptoms the individual is experiencing. Each bipolar disorder case is differ ent and it is important to diagnose the patient properly in terms of medicine and counseling for better recovery results from the