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Mental Illness
· Addiction
· Schizophrenia
· Anxiety
Disorders
· Depression
· Manic Depression
· Suicide
· Mental
Illness
Treatment
· Cost/Benefit
of Treatment
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Approximately 2.3 million Americans will experience bipolar disorder (previously called “manic-depression”) in any given year
A disproportionate number of these individuals are exceptionally creative people such as writers, artists, musicians and entertainers
Without treatment, up to 20% of people suffering from bipolar disorder may die by suicide
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