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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

Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent... Read more »

Dr. Goodwin's Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Challenges the DSM

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...Dr Goodwin is the world’s leading authority on bipolar disorder is an understatement. Last... Read more »

Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder?

By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...evidence to suggest that using street drugs can cause bipolar disorder in someone who would have... Read more »

Goal Setting, Record Breaking

By Sue Bergeson , Health Expert

One of the sessions at the upcoming DBSA 2007 National Conference that most interests me is the... Read more »

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Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?

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... 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 »

Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?

Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,... Read more »

The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder

Like many mental illnesses, the commentary surrounding bipolar disorder is saturated with myths--it's hard to tell what's true and what's not. Below you'll find the real story, from our Expert... Read more »

Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story

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,... Read more »

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Forms of depression

Medications

Risperdal Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Geodon Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia or manic/mixed... Read more »

Trilafon Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Depakote Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Abilify IM Uses and How to Use

...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

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A reader asks experts at the Mayo Clinic if the severe mood swings the reader is experiencing after suffering a traumatic event could be caused by... Read summary »

Good sleep habits may help bipolar disorder

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