A small carriage propelled by a steam turbine powered engine was apparently invented by Ferdinand Verbiest, a Belgian, in 1672 while in China. It is argued that this constitutes the first 'car' ever invented, but the design was only 65cm long, had no seats or pilot controls, and was intended as little more than a toy.
The adolescent with bipolar disorder is more likely to have depression and mixed episodes, with rapid changes in mood. Symptoms of bipolar disorder in women tend to include more depression and anxiety as well as a rapid-cycling pattern compared to symptoms in men.
Treatment for bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, generally involves medications and mental health counseling (psychotherapy) â whether you have bipolar I or bipolar II. Bipolar II disorder is not a milder form of bipolar I disorder, but a separate diagnosis. Other types of therapy also may help. 2  Substance abuse treatment. 3  Many people with bipolar disorder also have alcohol, tobacco or drug problems. 4  Drugs or alcohol may seem to ease symptoms, but they can actually trigger, prolong or worsen depression or mania.