Bipolar Disease

Who Gets Bipolar Disorder?

Over 2 million American adults have bipolar disease bipolar disorder. But these numbers could be higher. That's because many people with this bipolar disease illness don't know they have it. So they don't seek treatment.

Here are some facts about bipolar disease and who gets it:

Here are some facts about bipolar disorder and who gets it:

In a large survey, almost 1 in 25 adults showed signs of bipolar disease bipolar I or bipolar II disorder. That's over 6 million adults in the U.S. But only 1 in 5 people in the survey had been told by their doctor that they had bipolar disease bipolar disorder.
The illness bipolar disease affects both men and women. But men are less likely to get treatment.
Most often, the first manic episode starts in the late teens or early 20s. But it can also happen in young children and older adults.
Some people are born with a greater chance of getting this bipolar disease illness. It can run in families.

Everyone is different and this disease can affect people differently. Talk to a doctor to see if you or a loved one has bipolar disease bipolar disorder.

GEODON is approved for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder.

Next: Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder