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Are Children Who Are Born Addicted To Drugs More Likely To Be Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder?
Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that only a third of affected people are accurately diagnosed.
Ruling Out Similar Conditions
When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.
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Antipsychotics in Kids: The New York Times Gets it Right - and Wrong
By John McManamy , Health Expert...restrain your anger. There is a thinking zone ahead: Bipolar Kids The New York Times... Read more »
Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder
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Health Guide
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 »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 »Meet G.J. Gregory
...years and I'm a father of 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. We are a family intimately familiar with bipolar disorder: our second oldest child, Kyle, and I both have bipolar disorder. As you can... Read more »How to Use This Site
Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting over two percent of the U.S. population. While there is not yet a cure available for this long-term condition, the good news... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors
Between 1 - 2 million Americans are thought to suffer from bipolar disorder. Estimates of the lifetime risk for the disorder run are about 1.25%. There is some indication that the... Read more »Images
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