4.2 Describe how these demands of daily life may influence symptoms of bipolar disorder

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Unit: Unit 07 Understanding bipolar disorder
Learning outcome: 4 Understand how the demands of daily life can influence the presentation of symptoms of bipolar disorder
Assessment criteria: 4.2. Describe how these demands of daily life may influence symptoms of bipolar disorder

• Daily pressures and demands may be overwhelming and difficult to deal with which can trigger bipolar disorder.
• Depression episodes tend to occur first and it is believed manic episodes appear as a coping mechanism.