How Much Do You Know About Bipolar Disorder?

1. True or False: People with bipolar disorder constantly experience either an extremely heightened manic state, or an extremely depressive mood.

• True
• False

2. True or False: Bipolar disorder only affects adults.

• True
• False

3. True or False: There are three different categories of bipolar disorder.

• True
• False

4. True or False: Bipolar disorder always follows the same, predictable pattern/cycle of symptoms.

• True
• False

5. Which of the following is not a factor in whether someone develops bipolar?

• Genetics
• Gender
• Stress
• Substance abuse
• All of the above can play a role in bipolar disorder

6. True or False: Manic episodes are less severe than depressive episodes.

• True
• False

7. True or False: Therapy alone can effectively treat bipolar disorder.

• True
• False

8. Which of the following conditions often coexists with bipolar disorder?

• Diabetes
• Hair Loss
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Cancer
• All of the above

9. True or False: In order to be diagnosed with bipolar, a person needs to have experienced both a manic episode and a period of depression?

• True
• False