Bipolar disorder
RH Belmaker - New England Journal of Medicine, 2004 - Mass Medical Soc
New England Journal of Medicine, 2004•Mass Medical Soc
Bipolar disorder, one of the most distinct syndromes in psychiatry, has been described in
numerous cultures throughout history. The unique hallmark of the illness is mania, which is
characterized by elevated mood or euphoria, overactivity with a lack of need for sleep, and
overoptimism that impairs judgment. Periods of depression are also a feature of the disorder.
numerous cultures throughout history. The unique hallmark of the illness is mania, which is
characterized by elevated mood or euphoria, overactivity with a lack of need for sleep, and
overoptimism that impairs judgment. Periods of depression are also a feature of the disorder.
Bipolar disorder, one of the most distinct syndromes in psychiatry, has been described in numerous cultures throughout history. The unique hallmark of the illness is mania, which is characterized by elevated mood or euphoria, overactivity with a lack of need for sleep, and overoptimism that impairs judgment. Periods of depression are also a feature of the disorder.
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