bipolar disorder

Bipolar Affective Disorder Bipolar affective disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive disorder, has been identified as a major psychiatric disorder that is characterized by exaggerated mood and behavior changes, ranging from episodes of high euphoric moods to deep depressions. Persons afflicted with this disorder typically do not experience mood variability, however their moods are highly stable at either end of the mood continuum. The type, severity, and duration of mood disorders vary from person to person. …

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