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The very fact that bipolar disorder has a
history of being underdiagnosed may be sensitizing clinicians to avoid missing
the diagnosis altogether. This is resulting in an equal if not greater problem
of overdiagnosis, according to a recent study published in the Journal of
Clinical Psychiatry.
Lead author Mark Zimmerman, M.D.,... Read more
A lack of properly controlled trials is preventing any firm conclusions about the possible benefits of omega-3 for bipolar disorder. Several observational studies have suggested that fish oils and omega-3 docosahexaenioc (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acids have positive effects on the symptoms of depression.
To examine the claims,... Read more
A recent trial of the drug Tamoxifen with patients who were experiencing mania, or who were in a mixed state that included mania as a component, significantly reduced the symptoms of mania in nearly half the sample. Tamoxifen is normally associated with the treatment of breast cancer but its action is to inhibit a group of enzymes known... Read more
Adolescence is an important time for formulating ideas, developing autonomy and developing a sense of self. It is also generally understood that adolescence can be one of the most unsettling periods during development. Add to this the symptoms of bipolar disorder and what results can be a period of huge emotional turmoil for both the sufferer... Read more
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