7 Myths About Bipolar Disorder

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Laura Flynn McCarthy on Apr 29, 2009 at 1:01PM

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7 Myths About Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder Is Rare


Truth: About 2.6 percent of the U.S. population, or almost six million American adults, are affected by bipolar disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

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