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Can manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder) be considered as legally insane?
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Unlikely: Insanity is a legal term and has nothing to do with any specific psychiatric disorder.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Agree w Dr Moranvill: You are referring to a legal issue which has a number of other components other than just diagnosis. Different states may vary in determination of what legally determines competency (capacity).
Answered 5/19/2016
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