Bipolar Disorder

Risk factors

The onset of Bipolar Disorder is commonly influenced by a combination of factors such as:

  • Family history of mental health conditions
  • Stressful life events

For a person who is more vulnerable to developing Bipolar Disorder, things like stress, life events, substance misuse, and lack of sleep may also trigger a mood episode. 

Causes

Although the exact cause of Bipolar Disorder is not entirely known, various factors together are known to have an influence. These factors include:

  • biological
  • environmental factors
  • chemical imbalances 
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