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1.   Jan 5, 2007 11:19 AM

» Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen - Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder

In response to Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder posted by jcredmond:


Hmm...I did some research, and about 3% of the US population is diagnosed with bipolar. I don't know about it being diagnosed too often -- like one hears about ADHD.

How do you research how often it's being diagnosed? I guess you could see if it's risen (the numbers diagnosed).

Interestingly, men's first experience with bipolar is with a depressive episode, while women's is with mania. Generally speaking, of course.

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