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What is the difference between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Difference: Schizophrenia is a thought disorder and bipolar is a mood disorder.

Dr Berry agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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