Bipolar Disorder is a psychological disorder that causes frequent mood swings in the affected individuals. This disorder is mostly characterized by elevation in mood (mania) or depression. patients exposed to childhood trauma are more likely to develop bipolar disorder than those who are not exposed to childhood trauma. Brain development and synaptic plasticity is directly affected by Glutamate signaling, both of which are modified in individuals with BD.

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