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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.

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Bipolar disorder is classified according to the pattern and severity of the symptoms as bipolar di...

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