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Bipolar Disorder; Overview.
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NWHRC Health Center - Bipolar Disorder
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March 16, 2005
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Bipolar disorder, is one of the most distinct and dramatic of mental illnesses. It is characterized by intense episodes of elation or irritability and despair, with any combination of mood experiences in between, including periods of normal moods. Mood changes are accompanied by changes in behavior, such as altered patterns of sleep and activity. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 2.3 million Americans, or one percent of the population, have bipolar disorder. It is less common than other forms of depression, such as major depression, also called 'unipolar' disorder, or simply, "depression."
The classic form of bipolar disorder, which involves ...
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