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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Bipolar Statistics

Bipolar cases in U.S. children, teens soaring

October 03, 2008
The number of American children and teens treated for bipolar disorder increased 40-fold between 1994 and 2003, experts say, and this statistic is fueling the fire of the controversy over bipolar disorder diagnoses in kids. Some psychiatrists say the increase is the result of greater awareness of how the disorder affects kids. But others say bipolar disorder has become a 'catch-all' diagnosis for explosive, aggressive children who are then given powerful--and potentially harmful--meds. 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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Bipolar's Kill Rate
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...Question Suzanne writes: What are the statistics as far as bipolar & suicide? Has it been... Read more »

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Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent... 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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Dr. Goodwin's Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Challenges the DSM
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...Dr Goodwin is the world’s leading authority on bipolar disorder is an understatement. Last... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
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 »
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 »
Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »
Share Your Story With BipolarConnect
Bipolar Connections thrives because 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... Read more »

Medications

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

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...(schizophrenia or manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder). It may be used... 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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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 »

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Are people who have bipolar disorder just "crazy?" Is manic depression a different condition than bipolar disorder? In this article, a psychologist... Read summary »