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Thursday, July, 24, 2008

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The Bipolar Spectrum and the Importance of Diagnosis

One theory of bipolar disorder states that rather than simply consisting of just one or two types of illness (bipolar I and bipolar II), there is in fact a whole spectrum comprising lesser variants of the illness.In practice, this spectrum can be invoked to diagnose bipolar symptoms in people that likely are not mentally ill, but rather are... Read moreChevron

Bipolar Treatment During and after Pregnancy

Zachary Stowe, MD from Emory University, is an authority on the treatment of mental illness in women. He recently gave an update on these issues in our department’s Grand Rounds here at Washington University. In general, there is a lot of concern about how (or whether) to treat serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder during and after... Read moreChevron

Sleep Disturbances Associated With Bipolar Disorder

A reader recently described his frustration in managing insomnia associated with bipolar disorder, and asked about the mechanisms of sleep disturbances associated with bipolar disorder. In general, very little is known about sleep considering that it is a state of consciousness in which we spend nearly a third of our lives. It is not clear why we... Read moreChevron

Holiday Challenges

People have high expectations for the holidays, and many social activities revolve around this time of year. Along with high expectations, the holidays can bring increased stress. For people with bipolar disorder, the holidays can pose additional challenges. With the many expectations and demands on people at this time of year, it is important... Read moreChevron

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