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Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Overview

Introduction

Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:

Periods of mania with exaggerated euphoria, irritability, or both
Episodes of depression

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 Categories

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Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and... Read more »

ADHd and Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

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Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?

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Medications

Risperdal Oral Uses and How to Use

...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »

Geodon Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia or manic/mixed... Read more »

Trilafon Oral Uses and How to Use

...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »

Depakote Oral Uses and How to Use

...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

Abilify IM Uses and How to Use

...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

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