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What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert...many people enjoy long, happy lives despite being affected. In the situation that you describe,... Read more »
Is It Bipolar? Or Is It Something Else?
By John McManamy , Health Expert...BipolarConnect. A recent sampling:"Do all bipolar people lie or is it just my husband?""My... Read more »
Antipsychotics in Kids: The New York Times Gets it Completely Wrong
By John McManamy , Health Expert...According to the NIMH: “The mortality rate among people with anorexia has been estimated at... Read more »
Bipolar Genes Mapped
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...depending on the particular combination of genes affected. Read more »
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