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Francesca’s family was concerned because she had talked about how dying would "make the pain go away." She reported that she no longer enjoyed doing things that had once brought her joy and that she had great difficulty making decisions. Her parents were puzzled because 2 weeks before, she seemed to have an unusually high self-esteem, was incredibly active and was very talkative in comparison to her usual self.

a. Francesca is facing _______ disorder.

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Bipolar disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Bipolar disorder is also called manic depression. This is related to the mood swings from low mood depression to the high mania. The cause of this disorder is unknown. But there are some genetic, environmental; and alteration in the brain does occur mania depression. The chemistry of the brain also plays a vital role in depression mania.

  • This condition can be cured by psychotherapy and medication.
  • It can be last longs.
  • It needs a diagnostic criteria
  • Imaging or lab test are not required for this disorder.
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