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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Bipolar

Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder

September 25, 2008
This is a study designed to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder and related conditions. This national study is currently recruiting participants.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder, a Link
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that... Read more »

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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 »

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Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent... Read more »

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Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...evidence to suggest that using street drugs can cause bipolar disorder in someone who would have... Read more »

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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 »

Health Guide

Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder
...devastating, and that the conditions associated with Migraine are devastating."   Migraine disease and bipolar disorder a 2003 study More recent studies have now shown Migraine disease seems... Read more »
Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story
Raising a child with bipolar disorder presents significant challenges, from finding the right doctor and creating an effective treatment regimen to providing support.  Expert Patient G.J. Gregory,... 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 »
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 »
Share Your Story With BipolarConnect
Bipolar Connections thrives because individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with bipolar disorder. Whether you have been diagnosed with... Read more »

Medications

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...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »

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...(schizophrenia or manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder). It may be used... Read more »

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...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »

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...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

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...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Music is always on to keep the mood up at Joe and Palmina Beato's house. Palmina has Alzheimer's and is... Read summary »

9 myths about bipolar disorder
June 15, 2009

Are people who have bipolar disorder just "crazy?" Is manic depression a different condition than bipolar disorder? In this article, a psychologist... Read summary »

Kids' risk increases when parents are bipolar
March 15, 2009

Children whose parents have bipolar disorder face an increased risk for mood disorders and anxiety disorders as well as early-onset bipolar disorder,... Read summary »

Seroquel XR approved for bipolar disorder
February 23, 2009

Drugmaker AstraZeneca has announced that its medication Seroquel XR may now be used for treatment of bipolar disorder. According to a company press... Read summary »