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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.

Distinguishing Mania from Normal Euphoria or Joy. A major diffic...

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Expert & Community Posts

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 »

Britney's Fall

By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...2006 as saying she was clinically diagnosed with manic depression and refuses to take... Read more »

The Controversial Death of Meriweather Lewis

By Christopher Lukas , Health Expert

...Lewis of Lewis & Clark fame a man suffering from bipolar disorder (manic-depression)? Or did he... Read more »

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Health Guide

Bipolar Depression: What are the treatments and drugs used to treat bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients... Read more »

ADHd and Bipolar Disorder

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different. While hyperactivity is a... 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 »

Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?

Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,... Read more »

Depression Basics

...affective disorder (SAD).Depression is defined as a mood disorder, and there are several subtypes. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is considered in a separate... Read more »

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