- Contents
- Introduction: Bipolar Disorder
- What is bipolar disorder?
- What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
- How does bipolar disorder affect someone over time?
- What illnesses often co-exist with bipolar disorder?
- What are the risk factors for bipolar disorder?
- How is bipolar disorder diagnosed?
- How is bipolar disorder treated?
- What can people with bipolar disorder expect from treatment?
- How can I help a friend or relative who has bipolar disorder?
- Support for caregivers
- How can I help myself if I have bipolar disorder?
- Where can I go for help?
- What if I or someone I know is in crisis?
- Citations
- For more information on bipolar disorder
Introduction: Bipolar Disorder
This booklet discusses bipolar disorder in adults. For information on bipolar disorder in children and adolescents, see the NIMH booklet, “Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens: A Parent’s Guide.”
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