Conditions InDepth: Bipolar Disorder
Conditions InDepth: Bipolar Disorder
by
Cynthia M. Johnson, MA Bipolar disorder is a mental health problem. It causes swings in mood, thought, and actions. There can be times of normal mood in between. People with this problem can lead full lives if they are treated. The mood swings are not the same as the ups and downs most people have. These problems can harm how you get along with others. It can also cause job or school problems. It may also cause someone to take their own life. The cause is not known. People with it tend to have others in their family who have it. Certain genes may play a role, but it is not caused by one gene.
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