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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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October 03, 2008
News and information about bipolar disorder come together in one place in the Bipolar Disorder News Room. In the News Room, you can read about the latest research and treatments, sign up for newsletters about related health conditions, and learn more about living with the condition. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely... Read more »

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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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Ideas for Avoiding Isolation
By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

...out there will eventually be well worth it. Find information about bipolar disorder and... Read more »

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Depression "Letter"?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...environmental factors can trigger depression. Bipolar Disorder - Introduction From types... Read more »

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Bipolar Answers for 9/10/07
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

Do you have questions about bipolar disorder? Every two weeks, I'll answer new questions and post... Read more »

Health Guide

How to Use This Site
Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting over two percent of the U.S. population.  While there is not yet a cure available for this long-term condition, the good news... Read more »
How to Use This Site
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... Read more »
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 »
Questions and Answers About Bipolar Disorder
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... Read more »
Guiding our Bipolar Daughter Through Adolescence
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... Read more »

Medications

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...in everyday life. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your ... Read more »

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...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

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

Related News

Q&A: Bipolar disorder vs. cyclothymia
April 13, 2009

A reader asks about the difference between bipolar disorder and a related disorder known as cyclothymia. Dr. Michael Craig Miller responds with... Read summary »

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may have common genetic roots
July 02, 2009

Researchers in three studies have found a common genetic cause behind schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, two mental health conditions that were... Read summary »

Q&A: Is it bipolar disorder or ADHD?
October 02, 2008

A reader asks experts at Health and Age about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder. The reader's son has been... Read summary »

Alzheimer's Advance
May 05, 2008

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Music is always on to keep the mood up at Joe and Palmina Beato's house. Palmina has Alzheimer's and is... Read summary »

Q&A: Bipolar disorder may appear to make borderline personality worse
July 27, 2009

A mother asks experts why her 36-year-old daughter's borderline personality disorder is suddenly worsening.  Dr. Charles Raison responds to the... Read summary »