What is bipolar disorder?

Title:
What is bipolar disorder?
Speaker:
Helen M. Farrell
Description:

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.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TED-Ed
Duration:
05:58