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By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com Guides to Bipolar Disorder

Why Did Manic Depression Become Bipolar Disorder?

Monday October 19, 2009
Manic depression is a term commonly used for bipolar disorder. It is actually the earliest name of this disorder used as an official diagnosis. However, bipolar disorder is now the official diagnostic title for this disorder. Why did manic depression become bipolar disorder? ~Kimberly

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