An interesting topic to discuss is bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is defined as “a disorder involving periods of disabling depression alternating with periods of extreme euphoria and excitement” (Hockenbury & Hockenbury 578). Bipolar disorder has the same symptoms as depression and then goes through a period of mania. Additionally, you may still be diagnosed with bipolar disorder if you only experience manic episodes (Hockenbury & Hockenbury 578). The manic episode can last several days and is generally shorter than the depressive state. During the manic episode, the individual will be very energetic and sleep much less. They will also have inflated self-esteem (Hockenbury & Hockenbury 578). This means that the person will have illusions about their abilities and will make plans for power, fame and wealth. This is part of the reason why hospitalization is necessary. They can rack up numerous bills, or even disappear for weeks. It is a fairly common disorder. The DBSA says it is the 6th leading cause of disability worldwide. The direct cause of this disease is unknown and it cannot be cured, only treated. There is indeed a risk of inheriting it. If both or one parent has it, that would increase your risk of having it as well. Three different studies will be examined in this article. The first will mainly review the biological effects. The second will examine developmental effects and the third will examine social effects. Inheritance appears to play an important role in bipolar disorder. One study that highlights this biological effect is called “Common Genetic Influences for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.” The study was carried out by Paul Lichtenstein. The study......middle of article......in one study I would bring together a large amount of both people with bipolar disorder and a large amount of healthy individuals without known problems. I would like both groups to be between 10 and 18 years old. They would be monitored with a Fitbit and asked a series of questions once a month for 2 years. They also weighed themselves daily and calculated body fat percentage once a month. This study would aim to find out if and to what extent the health effects on people with bipolar disorder in childhood are serious. The questions would be asked by a psychologist. I would interpret the data by looking at any type of weight gain, looking at heart rate trends and step trends from the adjustment bit. If there was significant weight gain, lack of steps or a higher heart rate, this could indicate early health problems in children with bipolar disorder..