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BIPLAR DISORDER. By: Andres Castanon. Bipolar Disorder . Is a serious mental illness. People who have it go through unusual mood changes, they can go from being happy to suddenly feeling hopeless. Causes & Prevalence. The causes aren’t always clear. It runs in the family.
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BIPLAR DISORDER By: Andres Castanon
Bipolar Disorder • Is a serious mental illness. People who have it go through unusual mood changes, they can go from being happy to suddenly feeling hopeless.
Causes & Prevalence • The causes aren’t always clear. • It runs in the family. If not treated, it can lead up to suicide.
Signs/Symptoms • People with bipolar disorder go through what’s called “mood episodes”. Each mood episode represents a drastic change from a person’s usual mood and behavior.
Who’s at risk? • Bipolar disorder often develops in a person's late teens or early adult years. At least half of all cases start before age 25.
Prevention/Treatment • Bipolar disorder cannot be cured, but it can be treated… • because it is a lifelong illness, long-term, continuous treatment is needed to control symptoms.
Sources • www.mentalhealth.gov • www.nmih.nim.gov • http://www.downwardspiralintothevortex.com/2013/03/borderline-personality-disorder-versus.html