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Bipolar Disorders: Managing Extreme Highs and Lows

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In the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), bipolar disorders are defined as a group of brain disorders that cause extreme fluctuations in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder will experience periods of mania and depression.

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An estimated 1 in 50 (1.8%) Australian adults experience a bipolar disorder each year. The exact causes of bipolar disorders are not yet clear. However, there is evidence to suggest they are linked to a combination of genetic, neurological, biological, and environmental factors.

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29 Jul 2022
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Very informative
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Leanne Ward
15 Apr 2023
Very happy with the content because it is relevant to my role as an Enrolled Nurse. I learnt new information about mental health.
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Amanda Cole
07 May 2023
Great article about the bipolar disorders. It aids me to improve my clinical knowledge as well as to provide patient centered care.
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Tanya Wishart
13 Dec 2022
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great information of different stages and reasons for bipolar.
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Jenny Burge
15 May 2020
This resource clearly explained what Biopolar is. The different categories and how to identify them and how to treat them.
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