Can misdiagnosed bipolar disorder lead to criminal activity?
On One Hand: Bipolar: Not CriminalMisdiagnosed bipolar disorder does not lead to criminal activity in most cases. People with bipolar disorder typically lead lives very similar to those led by people that do not have the disorder. While misdiagnosis may lead to unpleasant results in the personal lives of bipolar sufferers, their troubles are usually contained to their own lives, according to the National Institute for Mental Health.On the Other: Bipolar: UnpredictableIf bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed it may become worse over time, according to the National Institute for Mental Health. Misdiagnosed bipolar disorder can lead to a deterioration of mental faculties. Without proper treatment, bipolar disorder can lead to instability and severe forms of the disorder, according to information obtained from the National Institute for Mental Health. The National Institute for Mental Health states that bipolar disorder can be very unpredictable, and if it is misdiagnosed, criminal activity cou
