What You Need to Know About Bipolar Disorder

By Sondra Forsyth
What Is Bipolar Disorder?

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

According to the Mayo Clinic, bipolar disorder (which was formerly called manic depression) causes extreme mood swings from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression). For some people, mood swings seldom occur while others may experience the swings several times a year.

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