manic-depressive disorder

Moore lives in South L.A. and, according to his lawsuit, suffers from depression and manic-depressive disorder.

Authorities said Jordan-Sainte had a history of manic-depressive disorder and had stopped taking medication.

Britain, and Australia, complete personality tests, and found a stronger likelihood for schizotypy – the propensity for psychotic personality traits, without full-blown psychosis – as well as traits that might blur into manic-depressive disorder.

The organization’s website lists the most frequently cited risk factors for suicidal tendencies: mental disorders - especially depression or manic-depressive disorder - family history of suicide, traumatic events, chronic pain and those who have attempted suicide in the past.

Mr. Smith was outspoken about his lifelong efforts to overcome manic-depressive disorder, which he said began to impede his career in the early 1980s as new opportunities emerged for him in film, television and publishing.