Sydney's father has bipolar disorder. In addition to being at risk for developing bipolar disorder, Sydney has a higher chance of developing
A)anxiety.
B)depression.
C)cyclothymia.
D)hypochondriasis.

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Bipolar disorder often co-occurs with depression, so children of parents with bipolar disorder have an increased risk for depression. While anxiety and hypochondriasis may be comorbid with bipolar disorder, they are not necessarily more likely to develop in the offspring of someone with the disorder. Cyclothymia is a milder form of bipolar disorder, so it is possible that Sydney could develop this disorder, but there is not enough information to indicate a higher likelihood.

Sydney's Father Has Bipolar Disorder