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Study finds 44% still suffer bouts of mania, depression as young adults

Study found missing section protected against psychiatric illness

Cultural differences, regulatory practices may explain difference, researchers say

Offspring of men 55 and older were 1.37 times more likely to be diagnosed, study finds

They're more likely to smoke, abuse drugs, alcohol, study finds

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) community members share their stories and discuss how treatment, medications and support have helped them cope and recover.

Members of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) support community share their stories, tips and advice

Members of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) community discuss the signs and symptoms that led up to their diagnosis of depression or bipolar disorder in this video.

Members of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) community discuss the signs and symptoms that led up to their diagnosis, and share how they have coped.  

Watch this video to learn how these two important chemicals operate with regard to mental illness.