Adult Bipolar Disorder

Understanding bipolar disorder in adults

Although you may be more familiar with the term “manic depression,” bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by mood swings – from emotional highs to the lows of depression. Adult symptoms can last for a few hours or several weeks and may not reappear for several months. Bipolar disorder can disrupt sleep, eating habits and personal relationships. Learn more about warning signs and treatment by watching these webinars.

 

Bipolar Disorder and Genetics: What Caregivers Need to Know

Family caregivers of people living with bipolar disorder benefit from understanding as much as they can about genetics. During this expert interview, we explored what caregivers need to know about how bipolar disorder occurs in families, the role of genetics in bipolar disorder, and what signs are important, especially in young adults.

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Bipolar Disorder: Beyond the Basics

For Family Caregivers and Others with an Interest in Supporting Someone with Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder in Adults: The Basics

For family caregivers and others with an interest in supporting someone with Bipolar Disorder

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