What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell

Explore the medical condition known as bipolar disorder, and learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated? Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder.

Lesson by Helen M Farrell, animation by Uncle Ginger.

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