Bipolar Disorder is a type of mental illness which can cause a person to have severe mood swings, which can last several weeks or months in duration.
This condition used to be referred to as Manic Depression, as the individual would experience periods of elation followed by more extended periods of depression. With both the depressive and manic stages, there may also be psychotic symptoms.
The exact cause of Bipolar Disorder is unknown, however it has been linked to certain factors, such as genetics, stress and trauma.
Treatment usually involves the use of medication in the form of mood stabilisers, as well as psychological interventions, such as talking therapies and recognising triggers to becoming unwell.
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