diseases and conditions
mood disorders
developmental disorders
cyclothymic disorder
psychotic affective disorders
behavioral health services
physical and mental health
concepts
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)]
bipolar disorder