Definition Of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and
Alternative Names
Manic depression; Bipolar affective disorder
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. It usually starts between ages 15 - 25. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs more often in relatives of people with bipolar disorder.
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