Affecting nearly one percent of the population of the United States, bipolar disorder has quickly become one of the leading forms of mental illness ("NIMH"). While advancements in medical science and technology have allowed researchers and physicians to understand its elements more clearly, the effects of bipolar disorder are tragic and often deadly. Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that affects a person's mood and ability to function; however through proper education, correct diagnosis and treatment, patients with the disorder can live productive lives.
Bipolar disorder, as defined by the National Institution of Mental Health, is a mood disorder that causes a person to suffer extreme emotional changes and shifts in mood. Previously known as manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder causes alternate periods of mania and depression. To fully understand the effects of this disease, it is important to comprehend the meanings of mania and depression. mania is defined as......
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