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The Ups And Downs Of Bipolar Disorder This article is about bipolar disorder. It is a mental condition wherein sufferers have episodes of significant changes in mood. Symptoms of bipolar disorder usually start showing up during adolescence and may stay forever. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is still to be discovered, however a lot of different factors affect this condition. The four most common episodes are: depressive, manic, hypomanic, and mixed state. Treatment is more aimed at preventing further episodes to recur. Treatment includes: medications, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. Abraham Lincoln's War Of Emancipation Against Depression This article is about the psychological problems of US President Abraham Lincoln, who, at that time, was diagnosed with melancholia. The article also details the many failures and heartaches that Lincoln suffered, all of which may have cumulatively caused his depression. Suicide: Not The Easy Way Out This article talks about the harsh reality of people committing suicide. The article discusses how suicide is viewed as an “easy way out” of problems and emotional distress. Several paragraphs are devoted to the discussion of how group therapy and counseling can bring back depressed people who are on the brink of suicide to a healthier, more positive state of mind.