Bipolar Disorder Complications
Complications
All types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.
Association with Depression and Bipolar Disorders
Depression. Depression is very common in people with an anxiety disorder, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish one from the other because either or both can be accompanied by anxious feelings, agitation, insomnia, and problems with concentration.
The combination of depression and anxiety is a major risk factor for both...
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From Our Experts
The Three Main Bipolar Diagnoses
The psychiatric definition of bipolar spectrum disorders becomes more and more complicated as researchers learn more, so let's just focus... Read more »
The Schizoaffective Conundrum: Part One
You are all familiar with the term, schizoaffective disorder. But can you define it? Here’s a little quiz for you. Indicate which one of... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder and Substance Misuse
An uneasy but fairly common relationship exists between bipolar disorder, misuse of alcohol, or misuse of other psychoactive substances... Read more »
Children and Bipolar Disorder: Part II of II
Readers have commented on and asked follow-up questions about my July 3, 2006 entry on Children and Bipolar Disorder. Some expressed... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder and Health Insurance
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From Our Sources
Bipolar Disorder Causes: Nature vs. Nurture
To what extent do specific genes determine our behavior? Although the jury is still out, the answer for intricate illnesses like bipolar disorder... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other Disorders Associated with ADHDSeveral disorders may mimic or accompany ADHD. Many of these conditions require other modes of treatment and... Read more »
Tips for Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder
My wife and I have 5 kids in various stages of growth, including a son who’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When it comes to parenting, the... Read more »
Questions and Answers About Bipolar Disorder
Here are some common questions and issues to think about regarding a diagnosis of bipolar disorder: 1. How do I know that I have bipolar... Read more »
Meet Dr. Dan Haupt, Bipolar Disorder Expert
Dan W. Haupt, MD is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He believes that physicians in... Read more »
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