By AFP More by this AuthorUS rapper and apparent presidential candidate Kanye West has opened up in the past about his struggles with bipolar disorder. In fact the suicide rate among bipolar disorder patients is 10–30 times higher than that of the general population. Another line of research suggests that bipolar disorder could be linked to a flaw in how cells regulate energy, said Nierenberg. Some patients with bipolar disorder see their condition as an asset, even if it can alienate friends and family. "And the only group of patients that do not opt, more commonly than not, to press the button, are bipolar patients."

Source: Daily Nation July 22, 2020 03:45 UTC