Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a serious mental health condition characterized by episodes of elevated or irritable mood, also called mania or hypomania, as well as episodes of depression. These episodes can vary in intensity, duration, and...

While most people experience mood changes and fluctuating emotions at various times in their lives, people suffering from bipolar disorder experience more intense mood swings that can adversely affect their mental well-being and last for days, weeks, or months at...