Bipolar disorder, also know as bipolar affective disorder, manic-depressive illness, or affective psychosis, is a mental illness characterized by periods of depression mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania depending on the severity.The cause is not clearly understood, but both genetic and environmental factors play a role Typically many genes are involved. Environmental factors include long term stress and a history of childhood abuse.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 48 | Publication Date: 2022-11-19