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I am Bipolar Affective Disorder patient suffering from the disease since past 4 years. Do I come under Person with Disability (Pwd) Act, 2016?
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Hello librate user, Biopolar is mental illness. It does not come under disability.
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Dear lybrate-user, You will come under PWD act if you have bipolar affective disorder and you have more than 40% disability due to the disorder. The % will be assessed by a qualified psychologist (preferably in government sector) on a scale called IDEAS.
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