Bipolar disorder risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Risk factors for bipolar disorder include genetic predisposition and problems in the relationship status such as divorce, separation, or becoming a a widow.^[1]

Risk Factors

Divorce
Genetic predisposition
Separation
Being a widow^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.

[DSMV-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.

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Bipolar disorder risk factors

Overview

Risk Factors

References

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