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Different symptoms and signs may occur if you have been told about bipolar disorder such as

feeling sad

Hopeless and irratible most of the time

lacking in energy

Difficulty concentrating and rembering certain things

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings, mood swings can range from a none high to a low known as a fall into dipression thoughts and sorrows.

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46 million people around the world are diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Highest likely hood of being diagnosed with "severe" bipolar disorder of all the mental health disorders.

Similar prevelence in males and females.

The average onset of bipolar disoder is 25 years old.

People 60 and older have the lowest rates of being affected (0.7%)

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Having a first degree relative such as a parent and sibling can be passed down and can cause your or a family member to have bipolar disporder.

Bipolar disorder can also be causes by traumatic events such as a death or loss in the family or certain periods of high stress.

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46 million people worldwide are diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Highest likely hood of being diagnosed with "severe" bipolar disorder (82.9%) of all the mental health disorders.

Similar prevelance in males and females.

Average onset is 25 years old.

People aged 60 and older have the lowest population percent of being diagnosed (0.7%).

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There are three different types of Bipolar Disorder.

Bipolar l: Episodes of mania that last at least a week

Bipolar ll: Depressive and hypomanic episodes

Cyclothymic disorder: rapid mood cycling

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referal to doctor or a phycaitrist

Extra time to write tests

In-school counselers/mental health nurses

Support staff

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Typically taking a mood stabilizing medication will be able to contorl manic and hypomanic episodes.

Bipolar disorder is known to be a chronic ilness and is needed ot have outgoing treatment throughout, if bipolar disorder is not tended to the symptoms will get worse so the treatments process must begin early.

Treating biploar disorder can be done in a few different ways such as medication, psychotherapy, education, self management strategies and talking to family and friends is very important, looking at all possible treatments is important and diving into multiple treatments will make the process easier to navigate.

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There are many ways to get help within your community and to connect with other who may be experincing similar issues as you. You can:

Talk with friends and family

Talk to your family doctor

Connect with your community mental health clinics and organizations such as the Canadian Mental Health Association

Attend community workshops that may be hosted at community centers, schools, and colleges or universitys

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NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms/. Accessed 27 Mar. 2024.

“Bipolar Disorder.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder#:~:text=What%20is%20bipolar%20disorder%3F,day%2Dto%2Dday%20tasks. Accessed 27 Mar. 2024.