Bipolar disorderMental health

What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar is characterized by dramatic mood swings. Herbert Pardes, MD, CEO of New York Presbyterian Healthcare System, explains some highs and lows of the disorder.

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  • Can a person with bipolar disorder get "well"?

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  • What is the definition of bipolar disorder?

  • What is bipolar disorder and how is it treated?

  • Understanding bipolar disorder

  • What does episodic mean in bipolar disorder diagnosis?

  • What causes bipolar disorder?

  • What is the difference between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?

  • How is schizophrenia diagnosed?

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