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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Is Anxiety Diagnosis Accurate

Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Diagnosis


Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that only a third of affected people are accurately diagnosed.

Ruling Out Similar Conditions

When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.

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Section 504 for Children with Anxiety
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Suggestions for IEPs or Section 504s
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Health Guide

Dealing with Test Anxiety
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Study Skills for High School Students with ADHD
For high school students with ADD/ADHD, tests can be a source of great frustration. Studying the night before certainly doesn’t guarantee that you will retain the information and remember it during... Read more »
Classroom Anxiety
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Diagnosis of ADHD
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued its first guidelines for diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in 2002. They include:Children between ages 6 - 12... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Introduction
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