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Bipolar disorder
Risk factors
- Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior Stress symptoms — Learn how stress can affect your health so that you can take action.
Tests and diagnosis
- Complete blood count (CBC) Complete blood count (CBC) — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this common blood test.
- Urinalysis Urinalysis — Overview covers definition, preparation and results of this common laboratory test.
Causes
- Self-esteem: 4 steps to feel better about yourself Self-esteem — Overcome negative self-talk and a poor self-image in four steps.
Complications
- Suicide and suicidal thoughts Suicide and suicidal thoughts — Comprehensive overview covers warning signs, causes, risks and treatment.
Treatments and drugs
- Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this mental health treatment.
- Psychotherapy Psychotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this mental health treatment.
- Family therapy Family therapy — Overview covers definition, benefits and what to expect.
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this treatment for depression.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress Meditation — Learn quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.
Coping and support
- Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness Mental health: Recognize and cope with the stigma of mental illness.


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