For Bipolar Disorder we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Developmental Psychology, Gambling Addiction, Huntingtons Disease, Medical and Mental Health.

Bipolar Disorder (Developmental Psychology)

A psychotic disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and mental depression; manic-depressive illness.

Bipolar Disorder (Gambling Addiction)

An affective disorder in which both manic and depressive episodes occur. Bipolar disorders are sometimes diagnosed in pathological gamblers.

Bipolar Disorder (Huntingtons Disease)

also known as manic-depression, this disorder is characterized by alternating periods of extreme moods. For example, a period of mania may be characterized by excessive energy, restlessness and/or irritability. This period of mania may be followed by a period of depression characterized by feelings of hopelessness and a lack of energy.

Bipolar Disorder (Medical)

An illness in which the patient goes back and forth between opposite extremes; the most notable bipolar disorder is manic-depressive disorder, which is characterized by extreme highs and lows in mood

Bipolar Disorder (Mental Health)

Extreme mood swings punctuated by periods of generally even-keeled behavior characterize this disorder. Bipolar disorder tends to run in families. This disorder typically begins in the mid-twenties and continues throughout life. Without treatment, people who have bipolar disorder often go through devastating life events such as marital breakups, job loss, substance abuse, and suicide.

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