Understanding bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression. In this video, Ellen Leibenluft, MD, chief of bipolar spectrum disorders at the National Institute of Mental Health discusses causes, symptoms and treatments.
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