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Bipolar Disorder A Conversation With Kay Redfield Jamison P2

Season 8 Episode 11 | 26m 46s

The psychologist and MacArthur Fellow shares her experience living with bipolar disorder, and explains factors of heredity, the necessity of early diagnosis and ongoing treatment, and the role of parents in helping young adults manage their risk during the most common onset period of the disorder. Dr. Jamison’s many books on the subject include Fires in the Dark: Healing the Unquiet Mind.

Aired: 04/30/23 | Expires: 04/03/26
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