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Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that only a third of affected people are accurately diagnosed.

Ruling Out Similar Conditions

When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Distinguishing Mania from Normal Euphoria or Joy. A major diffic...

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Expert & Community Posts

Building a Global Response to Transcultural Mental Health

By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

...WFMH released a survey on caregivers of people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or... Read more »

Migraine Preventive Depakote - Generics Approved by FDA

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...approved for Migraine prevention, seizure disorders, and bipolar disorder. The generic... Read more »

Does the Doctor Respect Me?

By Peter Ashenden , Health Expert

...about mental illness. People with depression and bipolar disorder face these misconceptions-that... Read more »

FDA Approves Antipsychotic for Bipolar Kids: What Does It Mean?

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...children and adolescents who have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder." This was the lead to a... Read more »

Antipsychotics in Kids: The New York Times Gets it Right - and Wrong

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...restrain your anger. There is a thinking zone ahead: Bipolar Kids The New York Times... Read more »

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Health Guide

Bipolar Disorder Overview

Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:Periods of mania with exaggerated euphoria, irritability, or bothEpisodes of... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder: Highlights

Drug ApprovalQuetiapine (Seroquel) has been approved for treatment of bipolar depression. Quetiapine is now the only drug approved for treating both manic and depressive states of bipolar... Read more »

Depression Basics

...affective disorder (SAD).Depression is defined as a mood disorder, and there are several subtypes. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is considered in a separate... Read more »

Causes of Bipolar Disorder

CausesNo single cause may ever be found for bipolar disorder. Instead, a combination of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors appears to trigger and perpetuate the chemical imbalances in the... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors

Between 1 - 2 million Americans are thought to suffer from bipolar disorder. Estimates of the lifetime risk for the disorder run are about 1.25%. There is some indication that the... Read more »

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