Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Symptoms Of Bipolar In Teen Girls
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.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Teri Robert
,
Health Expert
...and for the short-term (three week) treatment of bipolar I disorder in children and adolescents...
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By Jerry Kennard
,
Health Expert
...periods during development. Add to this the symptoms of bipolar disorder and what results can be...
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By John McManamy
,
Health Expert
You may have noticed an "Ask" feature here at BipolarConnect. A recent sampling:"Do all bipolar...
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By Merely Me
,
Health Expert
..."I have ADHD and Depression" or "My son has ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and a learning disability. ...
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By Dan Haupt, M.D.
,
Health Expert
...the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and the challenges...
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Health Guide
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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