History of Manic depression (bipolar disorder)

 

Varying moods and energy levels have been a part of the human experience since time immemorial. The words “melancholia” (an old word for depression) and “mania” have their etymologies in Ancient Greek. The word melancholia is derived from melas/μελας, meaning “black”, and chole/χολη, meaning “bile” or “gall”, indicative of the term’s origins in pre-Hippocratic humoral [...]

What is Manic Depression?

Manic Depression (also called Bipolar disorder (BD)) is a type of mood disorder. Bipolar disorder was called manic depression in the past, and that term is still used by some people. It is a psychiatric illness that causes major disruptions in lifestyle and health.