3.2 Describe the ways bipolar disorder affects the individual and their life

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Unit: Unit 07 Understanding bipolar disorder
Learning outcome: 3 Understand how bipolar disorder can affect the individual and others
Assessment criteria: 3.2. Describe the ways bipolar disorder affects the individual and their life

• When experiencing a ‘low’ the individual may feel depressed and unmotivated to complete daily tasks which can lead to poor hygiene and unstable relationships.
• When experiencing a ‘high’ the individual may feel out of control which can be scary. They also may be impulsive and do things they later regret.
• Bipolar disorder can be tiring and difficult to keep up with which can worsen the individuals mental health further.