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Bipolar Disorder Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Could you be experiencing bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, is characterized by bouts of manic, high-energy episodes coupled with damaging bouts of depression. The condition is highly treatable, though, once it’s determined that symptoms are present. This test could help.

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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about bipolar disorder or concerned that they may have some symptoms of the condition. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help

If you think symptoms of bipolar disorder are limiting you personally or professionally, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to actively address them. You can find someone near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

American Psychiatric Association. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.

Hirschfeld, et al. Development and validation of a screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorder: the Mood Disorder Questionnaire.