Bipolar I Disorder Directory
Bipolar I is a mood disorder marked by alternating periods of manic behavior and depression. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about bipolar I disorder, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Bipolar Disorder: Who’s at Risk?
Are you at risk for bipolar disorder? Learn more from the experts at WebMD about the roles genetics and environment play in developing this mental illness.
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Women With Bipolar Disorder
WebMD describes the unique concerns for women with bipolar disorder, including treatment of bipolar disorder during pregnancy.
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Teens and Bipolar Disorder
Learn more about bipolar disorder, characterized by period of depression and mania, in teens.
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Bipolar Disorder Treatment Overview
Learn about bipolar disorder treatment, including therapy and drugs for mania, depression, and maintenance.
Features
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Find Balance With Bipolar Disorder
You can live well with bipolar disorder. Medication, therapy, and self-care go a long way.
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What Does Bipolar Mania Look and Feel Like?
How to recognize the symptoms of bipolar mania.
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At-Home Bipolar Disorder Test: Help or Hindrance?
Advocates say an at-home bipolar disorder test helps doctors make an accurate diagnosis, but critics say more research is needed.
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Balancing Bipolar Disorder
Better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and increased awareness make living with bipolar disorder easier. Plus, questions to ask your doctor about bipolar disorder.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Famous People With Bipolar Disorder
About 3% of Americans may have bipolar disorder during their lifetimes. Here are 18 famous people who were diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
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Slideshow: Bipolar Disorder Overview
Do you or someone you know suffer from bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression)? WebMD provides an overview of this disorienting condition that causes extreme shifts in mood.