Friday, October, 23, 2009
Bipolar Symptoms In Children
October 03, 2008
In a new study, the mood stabilizers Depakote and lithium
significantly improved the symptoms of bipolar I disorder in
children and teens ages seven to 17. Though the two meds are not
approved for use by children, they are the most widely used mood
stabilizers by kids with bipolar disorder. Researchers say their
findings should give parents and doctors peace of mind about
children's use of the meds.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dan Haupt, M.D.
,
Health Expert
...psychiatrists have become more proficient at identifying bipolar symptoms in children. In the...
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By Dan Haupt, M.D.
,
Health Expert
...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely...
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By Eileen Bailey
,
Health Expert
...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and...
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By John McManamy
,
Health Expert
You may have noticed an "Ask" feature here at BipolarConnect. A recent sampling:"Do all bipolar...
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Health Guide
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with
bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and...
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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,...
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Welcome to
Bipolar Connections.
Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a disease of the neurotransmitters in the brain that causes dramatic mood swings. It affects over 2 million...
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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 disorder?Ideally, your doctor should be basing this diagnosis...
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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...
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July 05, 2009
Doctors should consider irritability a possible symptoms of bipolar disorder when they are diagnosing the condition in children, new research...
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March 15, 2009
Children whose parents have bipolar disorder face an increased risk for mood disorders and anxiety disorders as well as early-onset bipolar disorder,...
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May 05, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Little Kai looks and talks like any other 3-year-old. "I like to play chicken games and another game about...
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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...
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October 03, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children and teens. Risperdal...
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