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buidhe placed the ((GAR request)) template on this 2012 listing with the edit summary "fails WP:MEDRS due to dated sources. Major updates needed". ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 19:19, 6 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
It was actually promoted in 2020, but some of the sources seem excessively dated. (t · c) buidhe 01:55, 7 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
The text has not been maintained current. Some samples from this version:
"Bipolar disorder is the sixth leading cause of disability worldwide" ... See WHO on 2019 disability
However, a reanalysis of data from the National Epidemiological Catchment Area survey in the United States suggested ... cited to 2003, followed by ... A more recent analysis of data ... cited to 2007.
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Studies have shown that individuals with bipolar disorder are overrepresented in creative fields, such as art, music, and writing. Additionally, many famous and highly creative individuals throughout history have been diagnosed with or suspected to have had bipolar disorder. Christmasmudkip1 (talk) 18:15, 6 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]