Unpacking the Complex Traits of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. People with bipolar disorder experience episodes of mania or hypomania, a high-energy state, and episodes of depression, a low-energy state. Bipolar disorder affects approximately 2.8% of the U.S. population, and researchers are still exploring the genetic and environmental…