What is estimated disibility for bi-polar disorder?

What is the probable diagnosis for Reuben behavior?

Bipolar disorder

Why does Ozzy Osbourne have bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is generally caused by genetics.

Is it bipolar disease or bipolar disorder?

The correct term is bipolar disorder. Some people call it a disease though.

What is the percentage of people who have bipolar disorder?

Estimates as to the worldwide prevalence of bipolar disorder are mixed. It is thought there is a lifelong prevalence rate of about 0.3-1.5% internationally for bipolar disorder. According to Merikangas et al, using World Health Organization information, it's about 0.6% for bipolar I, 0.4% for bipolar II and about 1.4% subthreashold bipolar disorder.Comparatively, in the United States, the lifelong prevalence for bipolar disorder is thought to be from 1-1.6%. This is broken down into 1% for bipolar I, 1.1% for bipolar II and about 2.4-4.7% subthreashold bipolar disorder. It is not known why bipolar disorder (especially subthreashold) appears more frequently in the United States.References: Medscape Reference - http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286342-overview#showallEstimates as to the worldwide prevalence of bipolar disorder are mixed. It is thought there is a lifelong prevalence rate of about 0.3-1.5% internationally for bipolar disorder. According to Merikangas et al, using World Health Organization information, it's about 0.6% for bipolar I, 0.4% for bipolar II and about 1.4% subthreashold bipolar disorder.Comparatively, in the United States, the lifelong prevalence for bipolar disorder is thought to be from 1-1.6%. This is broken down into 1% for bipolar I, 1.1% for bipolar II and about 2.4-4.7% subthreashold bipolar disorder. It is not known why bipolar disorder (especially subthreashold) appears more frequently in the United States.References: Medscape Reference - http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286342-overview#showall

Is Bipolar a disorder or illness?

a disorder

Who gives grant money for bipolar disorder sufferers?

http://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar/2009/01/bipolar-disorder-qa-how-close-are-we-to-a-bipolar-cure/

Does stress make bipolar disorder worse?

Yes, stress makes Bipolar Disorder behavior worse. My daughter is Bipolar.

Can acupressure be a treatment for bipolar disorder?

It's not known to be an effective treatment for bipolar disorder.

Are SSRI meds appropriate for bipolar disorder?

They may be used in conjunction with mood stabilizing medication, which are used for bipolar disorder, but they are not used alone as a solution to bipolar disorder.

What does disorder bipolar nos 296.80 mean?

Bipolar Disorder, not otherwise specified. It means a form of Bipolar Disorder that doesn't really fit the other diagnostic categories.

What is another name for manic depression illness?

Manic depression, or manic depressive disorder is nowadays more commonly known as Bipolar disorder or Bipolar affective disorder. It can also be referred to as Hypomania due to public unawareness.

Which disorder is characterized by intense mood changes that produce both manic and depressive episodes?