Adolescence is an important time for formulating ideas, developing autonomy and developing a sense of self. It is also generally understood that adolescence can be one of the most unsettling periods during development. Add to this the symptoms of bipolar disorder and what results can be a period of huge emotional turmoil for both the sufferer and their family.
The onset of bipolar disorder is quite commonly associated with adolescence or early adulthood, with up to 66 per cent people...
Last week, I spent two days at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA attending a conference on child and adolescent bipolar... Read more »
Today, the FDA approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents 13 to 17 years old and for the short-term (three week)... Read more »
Last week, we talked about separating out "state" from "trait." Although we may be vulnerable to states of mania, hypomania, and... Read more »
In a recent blog, I mentioned how my introversion can be a severe handicap in situations where I should be mingling. It is also the... Read more »
Question: I am personally concerned with the number of pre-teen to early teen children being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, with... Read more »
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... Read more »
So your spouse or loved one has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and you are wondering how to handle it. Like many, you may run to the library... Read more »
Our 19-year-old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17, after six years of variable psychiatric symptoms. Many cases of bipolar... Read more »
I’m often asked how to cope with bipolar disorder. It is a question all of us with the disorder are asked. The truth is, sometimes we cope... Read more »
Expert patient John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living... Read more »
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