Understanding Bipolar Disorder.

The article characterizes bipolar disorder. Data show that around 3.9 percent of Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, with around 25 percent of those affected attempting suicide at least once in their life, while 11 percent are said to have gone beyond attempt. The onset of the condition is said to occur between late adolescence and young adulthood, with recent life events or interpersonal struggles said to be possible trigger factors behind the mood episodes associated with the disorder.