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What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Author/s: 
Rebecca Voelker

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

Bipolar disorder affects about 8 million people in the US and an estimated 40 million individuals worldwide. Symptoms of bipolar disorder typically start between age 15 to 25 years, often with an initial episode of depression.

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