Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents and AdultsMadison BradleyGreenbrier High SchoolAuthor's NoteThis research paper was prepared for LNG 322, 2nd period for Ms. Jessica Coleman.Bipolar DisorderIt's like a roller coaster, an absolute record and then an all-time low. Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder. It usually develops in mid-adolescence or early adulthood, but can affect people of all ages. With proper treatment, many patients are able to control their mood swings. Untreated bipolar disorder can lead to many serious problems, including substance abuse, financial crises, interpersonal difficulties, and increased risk of suicide. Although bipolar disorder is not taken seriously, it is a profoundly life-changing illness caused by various mood states ranging from mania to major depression. What is bipolar disorder? In the United States, more than two million people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. psychological problem of bipolar disorder. One of the main reasons for the increase in the number of people suffering from this condition is due to complications that prevent an accurate diagnosis of the condition. It is mainly because of the delay in the diagnosis process that the number of people suffering from this disorder has increased extraordinarily. According to the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA), half of those surveyed said it was beneficial to see three or more doctors before seeking treatment. actually diagnosed. On the other hand, the survey also included respondents who reported receiving a correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder after waiting ten years or more. In order to fully understand bipolar disorder, it is important to know that there are actually two important categories... middle of paper ...... a 0 times higher risk of suicide than that seen in the general population. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that bipolar disorder is one of the ten diseases that cause the most permanent disability. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 30. As the disease often goes undetected, no precise information on the exact number of people affected can be provided. Bipolar disorder is a major public health problem associated with significant morbidity and high mortality risk. Several factors make treatment complex, including fluctuating mood episodes and the effects of these episodes on patient well-being, treatment noncompliance, and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Guidelines are available for mania, depression, and other episodes. A number of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments are being studied in randomized trials.