A Case Study on Bipolar Affective Disorder Current Episode Manic Without Psychotic Symptoms

Abstract

Mood disorders are the second most common condition and can repeat for a variety of reasons. Bipolar mood disorders can cause severe manic and depressed episodes that, if not adequately treated, can result in substantial social and personal problems. This study used a single case study approach and was qualitative in nature. A patient with bipolar affective disorder without psychotic symptoms participated in the trial. A case history form and a mental state assessment instrument were used to gather the data, which was then analysed using the content analysis approach. A 27-year-old lady who has been diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder and is now experiencing a manic episode without psychotic symptoms served as the study's sample. The patient was a resident of a private mental health facility in Kerala. This study discovered that pharmacotherapy, family therapy, in-patient rehabilitation, out-patient rehabilitation, and cognitive behavioural therapy can all help manage bipolar affective disorder, current episode manic without psychotic symptoms. The outcome of the current study comprises a thorough analysis of the sample's history and present conditions, along with interventions and management techniques.