Environmental Risk Factors- Julia, T.
The most common environmental factor of bipolar disorder is the weather. The colder months of winter can increase the chance of a person having a depressive episode. Somewhat similar to bipolar, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is when a person's mood may change with the seasons. Also, the amount of rainfall in an area can affect the amount of vitamin D people get. Vitamin D deficiencies have been linked to different mental illnesses, but mostly depression. In addition, the emotional environment a person lives in can affect bipolar disorder. Abuse or excessive stress can trigger onset of bipolar or episodes for those who already have the disorder.
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Kranjac, D. (2016, October 11). Low Levels of Vitamin D in Patients With Bipolar Disorder. Retrieved April 25, 2017, from http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/bipolar-disorder/low-levels-of-vitamin-d-in-patients-with-bipolar-disorder/article/546787/
Psych Central. (2016, July 17). Phases and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. Retrieved April 25, 2017, from https://psychcentral.com/lib/phases-and-symptoms-of-bipolar-disorder/
Kranjac, D. (2016, October 11). Low Levels of Vitamin D in Patients With Bipolar Disorder. Retrieved April 25, 2017, from http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/bipolar-disorder/low-levels-of-vitamin-d-in-patients-with-bipolar-disorder/article/546787/