A first degree relative of someone with bipolar disorder has about ______ times the risk of having the disorder compared with a random person.

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Research suggests that the risk of bipolar disorder in first degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) is 10 times higher than in the general population. This indicates a strong genetic component to the disorder. However, having a family member with bipolar disorder does not guarantee that an individual will develop the disorder themselves, as environmental and other factors also play a role in the development of the condition.

A First Degree Relative of Someone with Bipolar Disorder Has