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September 3, 2014
by Cathy England, MA

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Treatment Compliance in Bipolar Disorder

September 3, 2014 04:55 by Cathy England, MA  [About the Author]

treatment compliancein bipolar disorder
Bipolar Disorder was commonly referred to as Manic Depressive Disorder, and is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme changes in mood from very high or manic, and very low or depressed. It is considered to be one of the more disabling disorders especially when it goes untreated. During manic phases, people can be self-destructive and impulsive which can be difficult for others to deal with. Also during a manic phase, many people living with this illness are likely to “feel great” and might become non-compliant with the treatment that keeps them more stable. [More]