Bipolar Disorder: How Does It Affect the Family?
Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a serious mental health condition that directly affects a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and thought processes. BD is characterized by the occurrence of manic (or hypomanic) and depressive episodes. These mood episodes cause symptoms that may last from one to two weeks or, in some cases, longer. Mood instability can lead to significant difficulties in various aspects of life, including household activities, work, and school. In general, between episodes, a...