A
Brief Look at Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar
Disorder is a psychological disorder that affects 1% of the population
worldwide. It is characterized by shifts in mood between depressive
and manic (euphoric, elated) states. People with bipolar disorder
are typically described as having "mood swings" or riding an emotional
roller coaster. For more in depth information about bipolar disorder,
please explore the links below.
Table
of Contents
What
is Bipolar Disorder?
Variations
of Bipolar Disorder Diagnoses
Epidemiology
of Bipolar Disorder
Etiology
References
and Links
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