Bipolar II Disorder Familial Pattern

David Mazoor, M.D.Published August 10, 20061 min read

Some studies have indicated that first-degree biological relatives of individuals with Bipolar II Disorder have elevated rates of Bipolar II Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder compared with the general population.

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David Mazoor, M.D.

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