Bipolar disorder
Definitions
Overview
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic-depressive disorder, is associated with mood swings that range from the lows of depression to the highs of mania.
Symptoms
Swings may occur a few times a year or several times a day. For some, depression and mania may exist at the same time.
Treatments
The disorder can be controlled with medications and counseling.
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