3.3 Explain how an individual’s bipolar disorder may affect others

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: 3.3. Explain how an individual’s bipolar disorder may affect others

• Close ones may feel hopeless and guilty for not being able to help the individual suffering with bipolar.
• They also may feel frightened and fearful of what the individual’s mood is going to be each day.
• It can cause financial problems either due to treatment or the individuals impulsive outbursts which can result in shopping outbursts.
• Arguments may be caused by the individual’s change of moods which can affect relationships.