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What Is Bipolar Disorder?

May 11, 2017

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes alternating periods of depression and mania. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Family Health, Mental Health
Tagged with: define bipolar disorder, Manic Depression, Treatment for Bipolar Disorder, What is Bipolar Disorder
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