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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Symptoms Of Bipolar In Teen Girls

Study: Bipolar teens at higher risk for smoking, drug use

October 03, 2008
A new study at Massachusetts General Hospital has added to the evidence that bipolar disorder increases a teen's risk of smoking and substance abuse. Researchers say their finding suggests that young people with the disorder need to be carefully screened for smoking and substance use and abuse. They say the study also shows that adolescents known to abuse drugs and alcohol--especially those who binge use--should be assessed for bipolar disorder. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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FDA Approves Risperdal for Children and Adolescents - a Good Move?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...and for the short-term (three week) treatment of bipolar I disorder in children and adolescents... Read more »

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

...periods during development. Add to this the symptoms of bipolar disorder and what results can be... 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 »

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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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How Do I Prepare My Child for Life With Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and the challenges... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... 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 »
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 »
Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
Two million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. This very serious illness involves dramatic mood swings from high manic episodes to very low depressed episodes. It... 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 »

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