- Patients with Bipolar Disorder (BD) often struggle to follow strict daily routines, which may interfere with work or school activities.1
- Patients sometimes feel marginalized or stereotyped due to their diagnosis at some point in their lives.2
- This stigma is associated with a loss of social support and occupational success, increased symptom burden, and lower quality of life.3
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