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Common Myths and Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Your Health

Common Myths and Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder

While the disorder is commonly marked by extreme ups and downs, there’s more to know about it whether you’re dealing with it yourself or a loved one is. There’s also a lot of misinformation about bipolar out there – so here are 13 myths dispelled along with facts.

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Bipolar Disorder: An Inforgraph Outlining the Basic Facts
By ActiveBeat Author Your Health

Bipolar Disorder: An Inforgraph Outlining the Basic Facts

Statistics show that approximately 2.3 million Americans suffer from Bipolar Disorder. That’s 1.2-percent of the population! So it’s likely that you know someone with Bipolar Disorder, perhaps even a close loved one or family member. This complex mental disorder is marked with distinct and often drastic periods of depression and mania, which can often cause fear and misunderstanding. Thankfully, great online resources […]

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Pregnancy A Benefit For Women With Bipolar Disorder?
By Catherine Roberts Health Studies in the News

Pregnancy A Benefit For Women With Bipolar Disorder?

The lead author of a study funded by the Ontario Mental Health Foundation suggests that pregnancy could have a positive impact on women with bipolar disorder. With his team, Verinder Sharma, a scientist with the Lawson Health Research Institute, performed a full review of the existing literature in order to understand what was known about […]

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