Cures For Mood Disorders In Children
Bipolar affective disorder
Definition:Bipolar affective disorder is a mood disorder characterized by mood swings from mania (exaggerated feeling of well-being, stimulation, and grandiosity in which a person can lose touch with reality) to depression (overwhelming feelings of sadness, anxiety, 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 disorder...
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Treating Mood Disorders: Should We Rattle The Cage?
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Is There a Cure for Bipolar Disorder?
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Anxiety Disorders & Depression in Children
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Does Bipolar Disorder Run in the Family?
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Mood Disorders Often Undiagnosed in U.S. Children
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Mood Disorders in Children and Teens: Should You Medicate?
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Q&A: Do Mood Swings Equal Bipolar Disorder?
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Dealing With Mood Disorders and Behavior Changes in Alzheimer'...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children
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