Why does bipolar disorder exist? And what if bipolar disorder isn’t just an illness, but also an evolutionary adaptation?
Dr. Holly Swartz reveals the evolutionary secrets of bipolar disorder – from flexible circadian rhythms that once helped our ancestors survive, to the creativity and boldness often linked with mania.
0:00 Evolution
0:22 Circadian Control in Nature
1:43 Advantages of Flexible Biological Clocks
4:48 Risk-Taking & Creativity
Bipolar Explained is a new talkBD series spotlighting expert perspectives on the history, biology, and management of bipolar disorder.
