What causes bipolar disorder?

Kevin Mangelschots·22/07/2025·0 comments

There’s no single cause, but it likely stems from a mix of biological, psychological, and environmental factors:

  • Genetics

If a parent or sibling has bipolar disorder, your risk increases.

  • Brain structure/function

Differences in neurotransmitters and brain circuits regulating emotion and impulse control.

  • Stress/trauma

Major life stressors, childhood trauma, or substance abuse can trigger episodes.

A large twin study estimates the heritability to be as high as 60–85% for bipolar disorder.

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Hi there, I’m Kevin Mangelschots! A little more about myself: - I'm 33 years old. - I’m a registered, licensed, and practicing therapist with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. - Currently practicing at a rehabilitation center located in Belgium. Longtime fitness and gaming enthusiast. - Turned towards psychology, philosophy, mental health, and self-improvement to improve my chronic depression. - My goal is to share evidence-based information with the world that I know is helpful and useful to improve depression and overall well-being. In short, I’m just a guy trying to make sense of the world by thinking about ideas, studying psychology, philosophy, and mental and physical health. I strive to apply my degree in healthcare (occupational therapy) to explain concepts as clearly as possible, based on current research findings.

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