Bi-polar disorder, also known as manic-depression, is a mood disorder recognized by its periods of mania and depression. These periods can last hours, days, weeks or months. Often, there are periods of wellness between these episodes where there are few to no symptoms present. People with bipolar di...

Bipolar Disorder: What is it and what happens to people that have it? Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. This disorder is also referred to as manic-depressive illness. Everyone has ups and downs in their happi...

Bi Polar Disorder (Psychological Disorders - Manic Depression) The severe mood fluctuations of bipolar or manic-depressive disorders have been around since the 16th century and affect little more than 2% of the population in both sexes, all races, and all parts of the world (Harmon 3). Researchers ...

The severe mood fluctuations of bipolar or manic-depressive disorders have been around since the 16-century and affect little more than 2% of the population in both sexes, all races, and all parts of the world (Lee, Down is Not Out 9). Researchers think that the cause is genetic, but it ...

Bipolar disorder is the third most common mood disorder after major depression and dysthymic disorder. The disorder (a.k.a Manic-Depression) effects an estimated three million (or 1%) of people in the United States with severe manic-depression and 5-6 million with milder forms of the disorder. Which...