Alternative Names & Classifications:
Bipolar Type I Disorder (CLINICAL)
Description
Bipolar type I disorder causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs known as mania, often interspersed with severe depressive episodes. It affects both men and women equally, usually developing in early adulthood through a combination of genetic predispositions and neurochemical imbalances. During manic phases, individuals may experience severe functional impairment or require hospitalization.