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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Is Bipolar Medicine Dangerous For People Who Dont Have It

Discovery could change mood disorder treatment

October 03, 2008
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have identified biomarkers in the blood that are associated with mood disorders such a bipolar disorder. Scientists analyzed the blood of 96 patients and found that certain biomarkers varied in the blood depending on people's low mood states, high mood states, depression levels, or individual experiences. Experts say this discovery could change the way bipolar disorder and other mood disorders are diagnosed and treated. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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10 Ways to Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

Bipolar disorder touches the lives of friends and family. There may be times when you feel... Read more »

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ADHD and Multiple Diagnoses
By Merely Me , Health Expert

..."I have ADHD and Depression" or "My son has ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and a learning disability. ... Read more »

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My Interview with C.E.Chaffin, Doctor, Poet, and Bipolar Disorder Survivor
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...most potentially life disrupting mood disorders, Bipolar disorder.  Despite his many challenges... Read more »

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Is It Bipolar? Or Is It Something Else?
By John McManamy , Health Expert

You may have noticed an "Ask" feature here at BipolarConnect. A recent sampling:"Do all bipolar... Read more »

Health Guide

Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Expert patient John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your... Read more »
Meet Sue Bergeson, DBSA President
Sue Bergeson became President of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), formerly the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association, in March of 2006, after serving as Vice... Read more »
Meet Dr. Dan Haupt, Bipolar Disorder Expert
Dan W. Haupt, MD is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He believes that physicians in general, especially psychiatrists, must consider the... Read more »
The People You Meet: Medical Professionals Treating ADHD
...deals with the treatment and prevention of mental and emotional disorders, such as ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Psychiatrists that are Board Certified have been in practice for... Read more »
ADHD: Creating a Treatment Plan
...counseling/therapy and medication.  In addition, if you have co-existing conditions, such as depression or bipolar disorder, you may have treatment plans for them as well.  How then, can you... Read more »

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