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Bipolar Disorder: Your Guide to Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar depression, also called bipolar disorder or "manic-depressive" disease, is a mental illness that causes people to have severe high and low moods. It will affect nearly one in 100 people at some point in their lives, according to the American Psychiatric Association. If you or someone you love has bipolar disorder, this WebMD guide can help.
Get the Facts About Bipolar Disorder
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Who Gets Bipolar Disorder? Is Bipolar Disorder Easy To Recognize? What Causes Bipolar Disorder?	What Are the Treatments for Bipolar Disorder? What Kind of Doctor Treats Bipolar Disorder? Can Bipolar Disorder Be Prevented?
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Mania and Hypomania Symptoms Depression Symptoms	Forms of Bipolar Disorder Suicide and Bipolar Disorder
Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder Treatment Options
Bipolar Treatment Overview Lithium Anticonvulsant Medications Antipsychotic Medications Calcium Channel Blockers Benzodiazepenes Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)	Antidepressants SSRI Antidepressants MAOI Antidepressants 'Atypical' Antidepressants Tricyclic Antidepressants Maintenance Treatment Nondrug Treatments
Special Risks and Bipolar Disorder
Children and Teens With Bipolar Disorder	Women With Bipolar Disorder
Living With Bipolar Disorder
Understanding Bipolar Disorder Getting Treatment and Support Taking Your Bipolar Medication Coping With Mood Swings	Talking to Your Family and Friends Going to Work Living a Healthy Life Emergencies and Suicide Prevention
Caring for Someone With Bipolar Disorder
Helping a Loved One With Bipolar Disorder Convincing a Loved One to See a Doctor	Emergencies and Suicide Prevention