Helen M. Farrell: 什麼是雙極性情感障礙（躁鬱症）？海倫．法瑞爾

什麼是雙極性情感障礙（躁鬱症）？海倫．法瑞爾

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雙極性 (bipolar) 這個詞意指兩個極端。對成千上萬的雙極性情感障礙（躁鬱症）患者而言，生命被撕裂成兩個不同的現實：興高采烈和抑鬱寡歡。躁鬱症的成因為何？可以治療嗎？海倫．法瑞爾解釋躁鬱症的起因及治療法。

授課：海倫．法瑞爾 (Helen M. Farrell)
動畫：阿薑伯工作室 (Uncle Ginger)

Bipolar disorder affects up to three percent of adults worldwide, creating dramatic swings between elation and depression. The disorder's roots lie in a complex mix of genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors, making diagnosis and treatment a challenge. Despite these hurdles, many people manage their symptoms with the right combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes. Family support and self-acceptance can play an equally vital role in finding stability.