There are many myths about bipolar disorder. Take our short quiz to learn more about this group of treatable conditions.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causesTrusted Source shifts in mood, energy, and activity. These shifts can impact a person’s day-to-day functioning and their relationships. The mood changes may include periods of high energy called mania or hypomania and periods of low energy called depression.

Because there are different types of bipolar disorder, not everyone will experience the highs and lows in the same way. Nearly 5.7 million adults in the United States live with bipolar disorder.

We’ve prepared a short quiz on bipolar disorder to test your awareness of this serious yet manageable mental health condition.

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    Bipolar disorder used to be called manic depression.
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    Bipolar disorder can be treated.
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    Bipolar disorder and “mood swings” are the same thing.
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    Bipolar disorder is a risk factor for suicide.
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    Episodes of mania or hypomania are fun.
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    There is only one type of bipolar disorder.
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    Bipolar disorder is caused by alcohol and drug use.
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    Genes may play a partial role in the development of bipolar disorder.
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