Asked by Tiffany Ferguson on Jul 04, 2024

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In the United States, manic depression is now called:​

A) ​bipolar disease
B) ​attention deficit disorder
C) ​ethnic psychosis
D) ​deviance

Manic Depression

A mental health condition, also known as bipolar disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).

Bipolar Disease

A mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).

  • Recognize the variety of mental health disorders and the way society views them.
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Emberlynne WarnerJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Manic depression is now commonly referred to as bipolar disease or bipolar disorder in the United States. Option B, attention deficit disorder, is a separate disorder that is not related to bipolar disorder. Option C, ethnic psychosis, is not a recognized term in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) or other reputable sources in the mental health field. Option D, deviance, is not a term used to diagnose or describe mental health conditions.