Bipolar Affective Disorder Health Center

Common Disorders

• Bipolar affective disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Bipolar disorder - depressed
• Schizoaffective disorder
• Psychosis
• Depression - resources
• Electroconvulsive therapy
• Suicide and suicidal behavior
• Cysticercosis
• Mental retardation
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Bipolar Affective Disorder - Health News

• Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse
  They're more likely to smoke, abuse drugs, alcohol, study finds
  
• Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed
  Availability of meds and pharmaceutical marketing might be swaying clinicians
  
• Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
  Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment
  
• Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Remain Unclear
  Review finds patients had less severe depression but no change in mania symptoms
  
• Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder
  Tamoxifen may ease condition's mania phase, but side effects could be a problem, experts say
  
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Related Videos

• Meet Sue Bergeson
  
  Sue Bergeson, President of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, shares her journey of recovery, which is at the core of her life and the message that she gives to others.
  
  
• Managing Bipolar Disorder
  
  Dr. Kay Jamison opens up about her personal strategy for managing bipolar disorder.
  
• Questions to Ask Your Doctor
  
  Dr. Jamison lists the most important questions to ask your doctor following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
  
• Working With Your Doctor
  
  Dr. Kay Jamison explains that patients can get the most out of their relationship with health professionals by being informed, educated and involved in their treatment.
  
• Family Support
  
  Dr. Carrie Bearden of UCLA shares tips for providing support to a loved one with schizophrenia.
  
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Related Animations

• Bipolar Disorder
  Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.