Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic-depression, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:
Although chemical imbalances in the brain are a key component of bipolar disorder, it is a complex condition that involves genetic, environmental, and other factors.
Bipolar disorder is classified according to the pattern and severity of the symptoms as...
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