Friday, October, 23, 2009
How To Deal With Bipolar
October 03, 2008
Bipolar disorder is being diagnosed more frequently among children
and teens, and their parents often need help in understanding the
condition and sorting through treatments. Philosophy professor
Christian Perring recommends--with some reservations--
New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder as a
guide to understanding the psychiatric approach to treatment.
Author Boris Birmaher explains what parents and other family
members need to understand about bipolar disorder, including how
tr...
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Expert & Community Posts
By John McManamy
,
Health Expert
...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent...
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By Teri Robert
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Health Expert
...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that...
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By John McManamy
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Health Expert
...Dr Goodwin is the world’s leading authority on bipolar disorder is an understatement. Last...
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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
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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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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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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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...
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Our 19-year-old daughter was diagnosed with
bipolar disorder at age 17, after six years of variable psychiatric symptoms. Many cases of
bipolar illness feature onset during childhood, adolescence or...
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Medications
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...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »
...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »
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