What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell
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The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated? Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder.
If you know someone who shows the signs of bipolar disorder, how might you best encourage them to get help without making them feel ashamed or judged?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Helen M. Farrell
- Script Editor Emma Bryce
- Director Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
- Producer Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
- Editor Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
- Designer Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
- Art Director Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
- Storyboard Artist Owen Gent
- Illustrator Owen Gent
- Animator Hugh Cowling, Dan Blore
- Sound Designer Hugh Cowling
- Composer Hugh Cowling
- Compositor Dan Blore
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Addison Anderson
