Bipolar Disorder: An Inforgraph Outlining the Basic Facts

Published on May 11, 2016.

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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 like Healthline.com exist to bring us the real facts on bipolar disorder. Their infographic outlines the basic facts, symptoms, treatment and stats about bipolar disorder…

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