Bipolar Disorder: Know the Signs
Kristina Bailey; Laura Morrison; Kate Nurse; and Marta Sokol
If you or someone you know is struggling with a bipolar disorder, there is hope, treatment, and support. Use this guide to recognize the signs and know that there are treatment options to help manage the symptoms. Most importantly seek help; you are not alone.
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