Luna Community College New Rules of Crisis Management Discussion Note: You will SUBMIT THREE KEY POINTS PER CHAPTER from chapters 5-8 of The New Rules of C

Luna Community College New Rules of Crisis Management Discussion Note: You will SUBMIT THREE KEY POINTS PER CHAPTER from chapters 5-8 of The New Rules of Crisis Management. Be succinct in your points. No essays here, just a concise description of the three major points (in your view) presented in each of the assigned chapters. CARING FOR BIPOLAR PEOPLE
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Background information
Bipolar disorder is one of the most studied neurological condition. According to NIHM
(National Institute of Mental Health) this disorder affects more than 4.5% of adults in the U.S.
Of these, almost 84% have severe severe cases of bipolar disorder. Due to funding issues, social
stigma, less than 45% of these people receive appropriate treatment. There are different causes of
bipolar condition and these determines how they are treated. Society has for so long stigmatized
people with bipolar disorder and therefore, these studies discusses various community-based
approaches for treating people with this problem.
Yaka, D. & Castle, D. (2012). Caring for a loved one with bipolar. Psychiatry Hub.
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Bipolar disorder is a mental problem that involves mood swings or mood episode.
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People with this disorder constantly feel tired, lack appetite, persistent
restlessness, reduced concentration, feeling of guilt, and have recurrent thoughts.
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The bipolar condition can be managed through psychological therapies that
include;
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Family-focused therapy-Caregivers work with the bipolar individual and family to
help strengthen the support that exists in the family. These resolve underlying
conflicts that cause depressive symptoms.
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Use of therapist to develop social rhythms and interpersonal skills. These help
individuals with bipolar to understand daily routines, personal roles, and social
relationships that may affect their moods. It even involves helping these
individuals develop regular sleep cycles to develop stable moods.
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Interpersonal therapy is designed to help these people develop important
relationships and aims to improve how to communicate with the one they love.
Also, it is a community-based intervention.
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Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be used to help these individuals deal with
anxiety or mood disorders. The therapists sit with the patient and work out a plan
to address the main challenges they are facing. This intervention requires the
person with this condition to have a home-based session with a therapist to
exercise the recommendations.
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The community may help these individual grow spiritually to help them continue
with positive relationships.
Michalak, E.E., Jones, S., Lobban, F. et al. (2016). Harnessing the potential of community-based
participatory research (CBPR) approaches in bipolar disorder. International Journal of Bipolar
Disorders, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40345-016-0045-5
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CBPR improves the quality of life of patients with bipolar disorder (BD)
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CBPR is yet to be used widely in BD researched
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CBPR is a type of research conducted between community members affected by a
specific health issue or condition and researchers.
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This research aims to generate community-based interventions resulting in social change.
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Bipolar patients face a lot of stigma, specifically negative judgements because of their
maniac signs such as aggressive behavior. Engaging community members can change the
perception of BD patients.
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CBPR help to develop better outcomes measures and reduce stigma through
understanding ways to improve the bipolar condition.
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Involving community assist in quick recovery of bipolar disorder patients hence
improving the quality of rising.
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CBPR has the potential to engage in community support groups that may be interested in
helping bipolar patients. This method brings creativity through shared experiences that
makes BD people feel connected with society at large. Community help to shape new
research hypotheses because of divergent thinking.
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Family is also essential in helping patients with bipolar disorder. Family helps these
people to maintain a stable psychological balance.
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Psychoeducational therapies are part of a community-based intervention that assist these
patients to develop social behaviors. It is a community tailored intervention.

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