Bipolar Affective Disorder 22 (manic depression)This factsheet gives some background detail about the symptoms and effects of bipolar affective disorder (manic depression) and gives some practical advice on how to get help for this problem. … Read Full Source Bipolar Disorder (also Known As manic–depression) Is A …Bipolar disorder (also known as manic–depression) is a serious but treatable medical illness. It is a disorder of the brain marked by extreme changes in mood, energy, and behavior. Symptoms may be present since infancy or early childhood, or may suddenly emerge in adolescence or adulthood. … Retrieve Document Read more... ...