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Bipolar Disorder Strikes Earlier Than Previously Thought.
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April 28, 2000
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PHILADELPHIA, April 28 /PRNewswire/ --
Over two million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder -- a serious yet treatable illness. Until recently, most experts believed that bipolar disorder began in adolescence or young adulthood. However, studies now suggest that bipolar disorder may strike as early as 7 years of age and is more common than previously thought. Also known as manic-depression, bipolar disorder can present a diagnostic challenge to mental health professionals because the symptoms ...