Bipolar Disorder Awareness.More than 2.3 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder bipolar disorder, formerly manic-depressive disorder or manic-depression, severe mental disorder involving manic episodes that are usually accompanied by episodes of depression. , which is characterized by episodes of mania and depression. The National Alliance on Mental Illness the National Alliance on Mental Illness (aka NAMI), founded in 1979 as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, is a nation-wide American advocacy group, representing families and people affected by serious Mental disorders as a non-profit grass roots organization. strives to help those afflicted af·flict tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on. [Middle English afflighten, from afflight, and affected by this and other mental disorders mental disorders: see bipolar disorder; paranoia; psychiatry; psychosis; schizophrenia. . Dr. Ken Duckworth, a member of the Alliance, speaks about the disorder. Radio News Feature You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=31045 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://www.newstream.com to download video, audio, text, graphics and photos. If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream.com, please write to us at info@newstream.com. |
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