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2.7 Bipolar Disorders

Psychiatry Boot Camp

CHAPTER

The Complexity and Unknowns of Bipolar Disorder

This chapter explores the complexity and unknowns of bipolar disorder, discussing the speaker's personal journey of studying it and their fascination with the subject. It delves into the concept of bipolar diathesis, the heterogeneity of the disorder, and the importance of genetics, epigenetics, and environment. The chapter also explores the diagnostic criteria for mania and hypomania, the distinction between bipolar I and bipolar II, and the challenges of accurate diagnosis.

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