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 and their family.
The onset of bipolar disorder is quite commonly associated with adolescence or early adulthood, with up to 66 per cent people...
Last week, I spent two days at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA attending a conference on child and adolescent bipolar... Read more »
The approval by the FDA for the use of Risperdal in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children is a momentous event.... Read more »
Risperdal - generic risperidone - is an antipsychotic medication. It's approved as a treatment for schizophrenia (adults and adolescents... Read more »
Today, the FDA approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents 13 to 17 years old and for the short-term (three week)... Read more »
What is wrong with this sentence? "The powerful anti-psychotic drug Risperdal was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on... Read more »
Our 19-year-old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17, after six years of variable psychiatric symptoms. Many cases of bipolar... Read more »
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 »
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control... Read more »
Two million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. This very serious illness involves dramatic mood swings from high... Read more »
Sue Bergeson became President of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), formerly the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive... Read more »
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