Bipolar Disorder falls under the Mental Health category.

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Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by intense mood swings of emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression), which correspond with changes in behavior, energy, and activity levels.

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