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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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Robyn Ferrato
31 Jan 2023
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A very important module
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Priya VISWAM
25 Dec 2022
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Great resource!
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30 Jan 2023
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Penita Teague
29 Jul 2022
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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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Janine Dwyer
03 Jan 2023
Great resource and current information. Easy to read.
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mary lux
19 Jul 2021
All education re mental health issues I believe is important. Due to it's invisibility, mental illness is often poorly regarded and misunderstood, therefore those suffering from same can be marginalized and not supported adequately.
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Melani Dissanayaka
24 Jan 2023
Registered Nurse
my exiting nursing knowledge was reinforced about the bipolar disorders. It aids me to improve my clinical knowledge as well as to provide patient centered care .
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Leah Rogers
13 Dec 2022
Informative and relevant
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