Bipolar Disorders

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This paper presents information on the disease known as manic depression or bipolar disorder. A history is presented on the disease as well as former and present treatment modalities. The presentation also discusses the nutritional components of the disorder along with information with respect to diagnostics and other treatment modalities.

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"Throughout history mental disorders have plagued mankind without benefit of understanding or empathy. In fact the majority of mental disorders such as schizophrenia, personality disorders, manic-depressive or bipolar disorders have long been misunderstood and mistreated. As a result of the misunderstanding of the mental disease process fear and shame were often the hallmarks of those who were afflicted. At times those afflicted with a mental disease were tortured, burned at the stake as heretics, and even placed in "cleansing vats", all in the name of purifying the mind. Today, however, through a more compassionate and scientific understanding, mental disorders have become a recognizable disease characterized by a disruption of the body's psycho-neurobiological process (Docherty, et al, 2003). The most arduous task confronting clinical mental health practitioners is that of diagnosing mental disorders and the process has become equally complex."

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