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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Bipolar Disorder Articles

9 myths about bipolar disorder

June 15, 2009
Are people who have bipolar disorder just "crazy?" Is manic depression a different condition than bipolar disorder? In this article, a psychologist debunks these and other myths about bipolar disorder, explaining what the condition both is and isn't. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and... Read more »

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Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder, a Link
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that... Read more »

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Bipolar Disorder in Adolescence and the role of Family Treatment
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...periods during development. Add to this the symptoms of bipolar disorder and what results can be... Read more »

Health Guide

Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story
Raising a child with bipolar disorder presents significant challenges, from finding the right doctor and creating an effective treatment regimen to providing support.  Expert Patient G.J. Gregory,... Read more »
Meet John McManamy
...early 1999, following a series of severe depressions and a lifetime of denial, John was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Soon after, as a means of coming to terms with his illness, he devoted all... Read more »
ADHd and Bipolar Disorder
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different.  While hyperactivity is a... Read more »
Share Your Story With BipolarConnect
...individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with bipolar disorder. Whether you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or you've cared... Read more »
Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder
...devastating, and that the conditions associated with Migraine are devastating."   Migraine disease and bipolar disorder a 2003 study More recent studies have now shown Migraine disease seems... Read more »

Medications

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...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia or manic/mixed... Read more »

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...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »

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...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

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...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug more commonly associated with breast cancer treatment is holding out new promise for people suffering through the manic... Read summary »

How bipolar disorder triggers suicide
June 08, 2009

Studies suggest that more than half of people with bipolar disorder have attempted suicide. Gender appears to be a risk factor, since research has... Read summary »

Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder
September 25, 2008

This is a study designed to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder and related conditions. This national... Read summary »

Supporting a child with bipolar disorder
July 27, 2009

Many parents of children with bipolar disorder feel helpless to do anything to help their child deal with the condition. But experts say there are... Read summary »

Antipsychotic Drug Causes Weight Gain
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By Lucy Williams, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some patients undergoing treatment for mental illness gain so... Read summary »