Heath Ledger’s sudden death had left many shell-shocked. Now, a biography on the prolific but short-lived career of the Hollywood star suggests that the actor may have been a victim of bipolar disorder.
The book 'Heath: A Family's Tale' says that the disease might be genetic as the late actor's uncle Haydn was recently diagnosed with the Bipolar disorder, a category of mood disorders.
Diagnosing Bipolar Symptoms in Children is Difficult
At least one-third of the time, the symptoms of bipolar disorder first appear in childhood or adolescence.
At least one-third of the time, the symptoms of bipolar disorder first appear in childhood or adolescence.
"I don't mind people knowing I have bipolar disorder and it's a shame that it took this long to be diagnosed," News Of The world quoted uncle Haydn as telling the author.
The condition can be linked to traumas such as failed relationships.
Underdevelopment of Human Brain can Cause Schizophrenia
The underdevelopment of a specific region in the human brain may be an underlying cause for schizophrenia, according to a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain.
The underdevelopment of a specific region in the human brain may be an underlying cause for schizophrenia, according to a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain.
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Mel Gibson Says 'I'm Manic Depressive'
Mel Gibson has admitted that he suffers from bipolar disorder in a new documentary.
Mel Gibson has admitted that he suffers from bipolar disorder in a new documentary.
Study Links Attempted Suicide With Genetic Evidence
A Johns Hopkins-led study has found evidence that a genetic tendency toward suicide has been linked to a particular area of the genome on chromosome 2
A Johns Hopkins-led study has found evidence that a genetic tendency toward suicide has been linked to a particular area of the genome on chromosome 2
