diseases and conditions
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narrower: bipolar disorder

mood disorders
type: Concept
narrower: bipolar disorder

developmental disorders
type: Concept
narrower: bipolar disorder

cyclothymic disorder
type: Concept
broader: bipolar disorder

psychotic affective disorders
type: Concept
narrower: bipolar disorder

behavioral health services
type: Concept
narrower: bipolar disorder

physical and mental health
type: Concept
narrower: bipolar disorder

concepts
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member: bipolar disorder

bipolar disorder
type: Concept
definition: Bipolar disorder (BD), or what historically was called manic-depressive disorder, has long been identified as an adult disorder. BD is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior that significantly impair an individual's functioning. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Bipolar Disorder (Childhood Onset)]
broader: behavioral health services
broader: diseases and conditions
broader: mood disorders
broader: developmental disorders
broader: physical and mental health
broader: psychotic affective disorders
narrower: cyclothymic disorder