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What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell
Bipolar isn't a mood swing joke. The word means two extremes, and it can be treated.
Who it's for
A new diagnosis, or a relative's, often arrives with fear and pop-culture misconceptions.
Confused→Understood
Feelings it meets
What it is
An animated TED-Ed lesson written by educator Helen M. Farrell, narrated by Addison Anderson and directed by Owen Gent and Hugh Cowling. It explains what bipolar disorder is, describing a life split between two states, elation and depression. The lesson then covers what is known about the condition's causes and the treatments available.
Where to find it
YouTube, TED-Ed channel (free). Also on ed.ted.com and TED.com.
Before you start
Heads up: Mentions suicide.
Age: Ages 14+
I’ve got out at last,Charlotte Perkins Gilman, The Yellow Wallpaper
