Effects of Bipolar Relapse on Bipolar Patients in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Abstract

Bipolar causes significant psychosocial morbidity, because it frequently affects patients' relationships with family members and colleagues at work (Vornik& Hirschfeld, 2005). It also leads to increased family burden due to the increased cost of care and need for monitoring and support. This research thus aims to identify the effects that lead to relapse in bipolar patients and inform management interventions that will help reduce the rate of relapse. JustificationThis study is of significance to health workers, informal caregivers, families, colleagues, relatives and friends of those with bipolar so as to create awareness about the effects of bipolar among all those affected. It will also be important to other research as an inclusion to current literature. Research Objectives A. Broad objectiveTo determine effects of bipolar relapse on the patient. B. Specific objectives i.To determine the effects of bipolar on patients' work ii.To determine the effects of bipolar on patients' family iii. To determine the effects of Bipolar on school iv. To determine the effects of bipolar on patients' relationships

The Association Between Social Influencing Factors and Bipolar Disorder

“…Perspectives on social support from an anthropological perspective supplied when there is a conflict or a displacement [36] underline the necessity of considering the level of social assistance provided as preventative or intervention. Social support from family and friends can help bipolar people avoid the negative consequences of stress or improve their functioning directly [37]. According to the buffer theory, social support reduces the potential of psychosocial adversity to trigger sickness episodes [38].…”