Topic Overview

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings. It's also called manic depression. Learn about the types, symptoms, treatment, and more.

Mental Behavioral Health

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Definition

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings. It's also called manic depression. Learn about the types, symptoms, treatment, and more.

Concept record

Canonical title: Bipolar disorder
Alphabetical key: B
Category: Mental Behavioral Health
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Manic depression
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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