Is Manic Depression hereditary?

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Is Manic Depression hereditary? Manic Depression, or Bipolar Disorder, does run in families. There is a 10% chance if one parent is Bipolar, and 90% of people diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder have it in their families. Symptoms: mood swings, depressed or great moods that can't be explained...see psychologist.

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Topics: Mental Health

Tags: bipolar disorder, hereditary, manic depression, mental health

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