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What are the causes of bipolar affective disorder? is it hereditary, or due to hormones, or drugs, or what else?
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Bipolar: Think of term bio-psycho-social. Biological is inheritance or induced by physical illnesses or medications. Psychological is relation to early traumas or self-concept issues. Social is support system or lack of.
Answered 4/26/2016
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