Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that causes periods of depression and periods of elevated mood. source
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that causes periods of depression and periods of elevated mood.
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 1% of the global population. source
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 1% of the global population.
The economic costs of the Bipolar disorder has been estimated at $45 billion for the United States in 1991. source
The economic costs of the Bipolar disorder has been estimated at $45 billion for the United States in 1991.
People with bipolar disorder often face problems with social stigma. source
People with bipolar disorder often face problems with social stigma.
Mania is the defining feature of bipolar disorder and can occur with different levels of severity. source
Mania is the defining feature of bipolar disorder and can occur with different levels of severity.
Bipolar people who go hypo, however, tend to forget the effects of their actions on those around them. source
Bipolar people who go hypo, however, tend to forget the effects of their actions on those around them.
In severe cases, the individual may develop symptoms of psychosis, a condition also known as severe bipolar disorder with psychotic features. source
In severe cases, the individual may develop symptoms of psychosis, a condition also known as severe bipolar disorder with psychotic features.
In bipolar disorder, mixed state is a condition during which symptoms of both mania and depression occur simultaneously. source
In bipolar disorder, mixed state is a condition during which symptoms of both mania and depression occur simultaneously.
The causes of bipolar disorder likely vary between individuals and the exact mechanism underlying the disorder remains unclear. source
The causes of bipolar disorder likely vary between individuals and the exact mechanism underlying the disorder remains unclear.
Genetic influences are believed to account for 60–80 percent of the risk of developing the bipolar disorder indicating a strong hereditary component. source
Genetic influences are believed to account for 60–80 percent of the risk of developing the bipolar disorder indicating a strong hereditary component.
Abnormalities in the structure and/or function of certain brain circuits could underlie bipolar. source
Abnormalities in the structure and/or function of certain brain circuits could underlie bipolar.
Meta-analyses of structural MRI studies in bipolar disorder report an increase in the volume of the lateral ventricles. source
Meta-analyses of structural MRI studies in bipolar disorder report an increase in the volume of the lateral ventricles.
Environmental factors play a significant role in the development and course of bipolar disorder, and individual psychosocial variables may interact with genetic dispositions. source
Environmental factors play a significant role in the development and course of bipolar disorder, and individual psychosocial variables may interact with genetic dispositions.
Less commonly bipolar disorder, or a bipolar-like disorder, may occur as a result of or in association with a neurological condition or injury. source
Less commonly bipolar disorder, or a bipolar-like disorder, may occur as a result of or in association with a neurological condition or injury.
Decreased levels of 5-HIAA in the CSF of bipolar patients during both depressed and manic phases. source
Decreased levels of 5-HIAA in the CSF of bipolar patients during both depressed and manic phases.
VMAT2 binding was found to be increased in one study of bipolar manic patients. source
VMAT2 binding was found to be increased in one study of bipolar manic patients.
Bipolar disorder has also been linked to decreased volume in certain areas of the hippocampus, which is the part of the brain for memory processing. source
Bipolar disorder has also been linked to decreased volume in certain areas of the hippocampus, which is the part of the brain for memory processing.