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

• Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
  Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients
  
• U.S. Spending on Mental Health Care Soaring
  Rate of increase now outstrips that for heart disease, cancer, data shows
  
• FDA Panel OKs Newer Antipsychotics for Children
  Seroquel, Zyprexa and Geodon have been linked to certain health risks, experts note
  
• Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
  Mouse study finds those that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards
  
• Kids' Risks Increase When Parents Are Bipolar
  Knowing that mood disorders are more common in offspring may aid in detection, experts say
  
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• 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.
  
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Related Animations

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