To prevent bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Substance dependence, unspecified (alcohol; cannabis (hashish and marijuana)).
- Circadian rhythm disturbance (disturbance of the day-night rhythm), i.e., increased activity during nocturnal rest periods and inactivity during the day
Environmental stress – intoxications (poisonings).
- Regions with particularly poor air quality
