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Does being born in winter up bipolar risk?

Does being born in winter up bipolar risk?

(ABC News) UPDATED 2008-05-01

In this short video from ABC News, Dr. Kiki Chang answers a viewer's question about the link between being born in the winter and the development of bipolar disorder. Dr. Chang discusses the possible links between winter births and the disorder, including information on the role of infection in the development of the condition. He also touches on the link between schizophrenia and winter births. Read full story >

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