Bipolar Disorder Trivia

Myth or Fact: Misdiagnosis is common for Bipolar Disorder

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact: Journaling, exercising, and decreasing stressors can decrease the likelihood of me having Bipolar Disorder

• Myth

• Fact

Emotional dysregulation in kids with undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder may receive which misdiagnosis?

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Which is true about Bipolar disorder?

• There is only one type of Bipolar Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder is non-lethal even if untreated

• People with Bipolar disorder don't need medication, it's a personal failure

• Approximately 15-20% of people with Bipolar Disorder die by suicide.

Myth or Fact: There are only two major types of Bipolar Disorder

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact: If my parents have Bipolar Disorder, I automatically will as well

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact: The stigma created by media associates Bipolar Disorder with violence and crime.

• Myth

• Fact

How many types of Bipolar Disorder are there according to the DSM-5?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 7

Myth or Fact: Bipolar disorder is known to have different mood swings

• Myth

• Fact

Myth or Fact: Asking for help especially about mental health is a weakness

• Myth

• Fact