Adolescence is an important time for formulating ideas, developing autonomy and developing a sense of self. It is also generally understood that adolescence can be one of the most unsettling periods during development. Add to this the symptoms of bipolar disorder and what results can be a period of huge emotional turmoil for both the sufferer... Read more
The estimated prevalence of bipolar disorder is over 3 per cent of the population of the United States. This may only be a part of the picture as many patients who currently take anti-depressant medication for depression, screen positive for bipolar disorder symptoms. For example, in one study, over 21 per cent who screened positive for bipolar... Read more
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