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What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell

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The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated? Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Helen M. Farrell
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Director
Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
Producer
Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
Editor
Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
Designer
Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
Art Director
Owen Gent, Hugh Cowling
Storyboard Artist
Owen Gent
Illustrator
Owen Gent
Animator
Hugh Cowling, Dan Blore
Sound Designer
Hugh Cowling
Composer
Hugh Cowling
Compositor
Dan Blore
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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