In the second episode of our “Art of Psychiatry” series, we will discuss bipolar disorder, a chronic mood disorder that affects 1% of the population. We’ll start by reviewing the diagnostic criteria for bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 disorder. We’ll then spend some time discussing mania, a key feature of bipolar disorder. What is it like to interview a manic patient? What questions should you ask them? What else is on the differential? And what medications are used to treat bipolar disorder? We’ll also feature songs and writings about bipolar disorder to help you understand the disease from a patient’s perspective.

Photo credit: Thomas Hawk, “It’s Certainly a Thrill,” Flickr

Episode Music Credits: Javier Suárez, Tumbling Dishes, Better With Music

Nirvana, “Lithium,” Nevermind

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In the first episode of our “Art of Psychiatry” series, we will discuss depression, a common and debilitating mental illness. We will start by reviewing symptoms of depression. We will then discuss what it’s like to be depressed, how to better interact with someone who is depressed, and helpful questions to ask a depressed a patient. Throughout the episode, we will spend a significant amount of time exploring how depression is experienced, particularly through the lens of artists.

Photo credit: Roger Reuver, “Show,” Flickr

Episode Music Credits: Javier Suárez, Tumbling Dishes, Better With Music

Lady Gaga, “Million Reasons,” Joanne

Janet Jackson, “I Get Lonely,” The Velvet Rope

Fun, “Carry On,” Some Nights

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