Bipolar Mood Disorder

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Bipolar Mood Disorder

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Bipolar disorder is widely believed to be the result of chemical imbalances in the brain. The chemicals responsible for controlling the brain's functions are called neurotransmitters, and include noradrenaline, serotonin and dopamine.

Causes of Bipolar Mood Disorder

  • genetics
  • environmental factors
  • physical illnesses
  • substances.
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