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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder In Adults

Bipolar Awareness Day emphasizes accurate diagnosis, treatment

October 03, 2008
For the fifth annual Bipolar Awareness Day, The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment for the condition. According to NAMI, seven out of ten bipolar patients receive at least one incorrect diagnosis, with young adults at particular risk for misdiagnosis. NAMI experts discuss the symptoms of bipolar disorder, reasons for its misdiagnosis, and treatment options for people with the condition. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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ADHD and Multiple Diagnoses
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults: "A person with ADHD is six times... Read more »

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Bipolar Disorder in Adolescence and the role of Family Treatment
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...quite commonly associated with adolescence or early adulthood, with up to 66 per cent people... Read more »

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Frequently Asked Questions: Coexisting or Comorbid Conditions
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Abuse   Some people estimate that up to 70% of adults with ADHD will be treated for depression... Read more »

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Sample Email to Friends, Relatives and Teachers for National ADHD Awareness Day
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Between 3% and 8% of children and approximately 4% of adults have been diagnosed with ADHD. Even... Read more »

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My Child May Have Bipolar. Help!
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...the illness often manifests differently than the adult version, extreme caution needs to be... Read more »

Health Guide

ADHD: Co-existing Conditions
...include: Easily angered, annoyed or loses temper oftenDefiant behavior toward parents, adults and other authority figuresHas difficulty making friendsArgues oftenVindictive ... Read more »
Living With Bipolar Disorder: Six Key Coping Strategies
...increasingly clear as we move through life.  It also changes based on our stage in life.  As young adults, our purpose may be to raise the best children we can, or be the best spouse, employee... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Overview
...antidepressants can trigger the switch to mania and set up a cyclical pattern.Differences Between Children and Adults. An important 2006 study indicated that children and adolescents with bipolar... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors
...until the condition was diagnosed and treated. Bipolar symptoms in young people closely mimic those in adulthood, but may have slight differences:The initial episodes are more likely to be... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
...ADHD and sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in children and adults. Treating the sleep-related breathing disorders may improve the attention disorder in some... Read more »

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