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What should i do if my friend thinks he has bipolar?

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Dr. Barbara Srur answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get him evaluated: There is nothing that you can do except encourage him to go to a mental health clinic for an evaluation and possibly medication.

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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