Types Of Bipolar Disorder
Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability (mania) alternating with
periods of
Alternative Names
Manic depression; Bipolar affective disorder
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally and usually appears between the ages of 15 and 25. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs mo...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
The Bipolar Spectrum and the Importance of Diagnosis
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health ExpertOne theory of bipolar disorder states that rather than simply consisting of just one or two types... 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 »
Frequently Asked Questions: Coexisting or Comorbid Conditions
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...diagnoses, such as Learning Disabilities, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant... Read more »
What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely... Read more »
Health Guide
Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
...Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), a patient with a bipolar disorder could be diagnosed with one of four types of bipolar disorder: bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymia, and... Read more »Bipolar disorder
...II, hypomanic episodes involve similar symptoms that are less intense. The depressed phase of both types of bipolar disorder involves very serious symptoms of major depression: ... 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 »Bipolar Affective Disorder
...and low self-worth, which can include suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts). Alternative Names: Bipolar disorder; Manic depressive illness Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The... 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 »Images
Medications
...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »
...Ziprasidone is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to... Read more »
...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »
...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »
...used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).... Read more »
Related News
Are creativity and mood disorders linked?
October 07, 2008Experts say there have been more than 20 studies that suggest an increased rate of bipolar and depressive illnesses in highly creative people. But... Read summary »
FDA urges warnings on anti-seizure meds
October 03, 2008Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are urging that a black box warning be placed on epilepsy drugs to warn users about the risk... Read summary »
Studies examine kids taking multiple meds
October 03, 2008The National Center for Health Statistics reports that about three million children and teens under 18 were taking three or more prescription drugs... Read summary »
Super Kids: Indigo Kids Debate
May 05, 2008ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Little Kai looks and talks like any other 3-year-old. "I like to play chicken games and another game about... Read summary »
Breast Cancer Drug Beats Bipolar Disorder
November 09, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug more commonly associated with breast cancer treatment is holding out new promise for people suffering through the manic... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on BipolarConnect.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
