What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder that typically presents earlier in life (late adolescence/early adulthood). There is a strong genetic component associated with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is divided into 3 types: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic Disorder. (USDHHS, n.d.) To understand each one let’s explore the main symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. Symptoms (Ghaemi, 2014): ● Mania: elevated mood with increase in energy and a
