Depression affects up to 350,000,000 people around the world at any given time. In the United States, 5.7 million adults are affected by not only depression, but manic depression. Manic depression, also known as Bipolar Disorder, is a mental illness characterized by unusual changes in the mood for long periods of time. These periods, called episodes, typically consist of extreme highs and lows in mood and behavior.

While those suffering from Bipolar Disorder are often aware of the behavioral effects of their condition such as irritability, impulsiveness, and aggression, studies show that the cognitive effects of Bipolar Disorder can actually increase as the patient ages.… Read More...