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Bipolar Disorder

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March 30th is Bipolar Awareness Day

The vision of World Bipolar Day is to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma. Learn More

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Bipolar disorder, also commonly known as manic depression, is a brain disorder that causes shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function.

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  • Jan 15, 2014

Carla's Story

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  • Jan 15, 2014

Living With Bipolar

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  • Jan 15, 2014

Second Bipolar Article

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