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Feb 4, 2012 Bipolar masked as medication resistant depressionThe idea that patients who present with medication resistant depression could be harbouring a hidden bipolar disorder has been bolstered by the largest study of the topic so far. Feb 1, 2012 How antipsychotics cause side effects such as obesity and diabetesIn 2008, roughly 14.3 million Americans were taking antipsychotics, typically prescribed for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or a number of other behavioral disorders. This makes antipsychotics among the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. Almost all of these medications are known to cause metabolic side effects such as obesity and diabetes, leaving patients with a difficult choice between improving their mental health and damaging their physical health. Jan 28, 2012 Grandma's mental health may have shaped your interestsStudents interested in humanities and social science were more likely to grow up with relatives with depression, bipolar disorder or substance abuse. Jan 23, 2012 Oxford University Study Shows Lithium Still Best Long Term Treatment for BipolarPhysicians should feel confident prescribing lithium for patients with bipolar disorder, according to an Oxford University study in which the potential side effects of the drug were evaluated. Jan 22, 2012 Soft Bipolar - What Is It? Do YOU Have It? Discover the Clues You MUST Look For.Soft bipolar occurs in around 10% of the population so you MUST understand what it is and how to recognize it in yourself or a loved one. Jan 22, 2012 Treatment Resistant Bipolar Disorder - Is It Really Misdiagnosis?Treatment resistant bipolar disorder may in fact be misdiagnosis, attempts to treat the wrong phase of bipolar, or an excuse for not taking medication. Jan 13, 2012 Why Did Manic Depression Become Bipolar Disorder?Why did the disease named manic depression change name to bipolar disorder? It is a good question, and for the answer we'll look back at the roots and and history of the terms. Jan 11, 2012 Fighting weight gain and metabolic disorders when treating bipolarAnti-psychotic drugs for treating serious mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, are effective and often life-saving but come with unwelcome side effects. They dramatically increase weight as well as the incidence of metabolic disorders such as raised blood fats and Type 2 diabetes, say Sydney-based specialists. In fact, there are measurable effects within 3 to 6 months of starting treatment. Jan 10, 2012 Bipolar Mania TreatmentBipolar mania treatment Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bipolar Mania Treatment" Jan 8, 2012 Bipolar Life Insurance Is Available BUT You MUST Prepare. Learn How Now!Need bipolar life insurance? What your insurance company will not tell you and your broker does not know. Jan 8, 2012 Bipolar Therapy Treatment Needed Now? Get Effective Treatment the Way YOU Need!Which bipolar therapy treatment is right for YOU? Discover what really works and what the evidence reveals. Jan 7, 2012 Immigration in Childhood Increases Risk of Psychosis, BipolarPeople who move to a new country during early childhood may be at increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, a new study suggests. Jan 6, 2012 Am I Bipolar? Bipolar Symptoms? Info on Bipolar RevealedEver asked Am I bipolar? It's time for a straight answer. Info on bipolar revealed now. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Am I Bipolar? Bipolar Symptoms? Info on Bipolar Revealed" Jan 4, 2012 Bipolar: The Identity ThiefWhen you are born you are given a name. As you grow older that name becomes entwined with your growing identity. Young adulthood brings with it its share Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bipolar: The Identity Thief" Jan 4, 2012 Bipolar Disorder: What’s Known and What’s NextBipolar disorder is currently believed to arise from interactions between the classic two forces that drive most of our biology: the genetic risk factors we inherited from our parents and the consequences of our environment. It is now clear that unpleasant events during childhood that lead to chronic stress and or mental and physical trauma also contribute to the appearance of symptoms later in life. Jan 3, 2012 Deep brain stimulation shows promising results for bipolar depressionA new study shows that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a safe and effective intervention for treatment-resistant depression in patients with either unipolar major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar ll disorder (BP). Jan 1, 2012 In Bipolar Treatment, Doctors Ignore Health FactorsA new study suggests that doctors do not always take into account important health factors when writing prescriptions for patients with bipolar disorder. Dec 26, 2011 Bipolar I disorder disease progression ‘chaotic’, not progressivePatients with bipolar I disorder show disease progression that is random or even chaotic, suggest findings from a 6-year study that contradict research supporting a predominant, progressive worsening of illness course. Dec 22, 2011 Riding Giants-Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs in my Struggle with Bipolar DisorderI have always had a strange infatuation with waves. From light waves to sound waves, the electromagnetic spectrum is a building block for all modern science. Dec 17, 2011 Motions Unmask Moods - Problems with motor control may be a key factor in bipolar disorderNone of us can stand perfectly still. No matter how hard we try, our bodies constantly make small adjustments, causing us to sway slightly as we stand. A new study finds that people with bipolar disorder tend to sway more than those who are unaffected, which may lead to new ways to treat and diagnose the illness. Dec 13, 2011 Kids With a Bipolar Parent Face Mental Health RisksChildren who have a parent with bipolar disorder are more likely to display symptoms of affective and behavioral dysfunction than are children who do not have a parent with the condition, a study headed by Rasim Diler of the University of Pittsburgh and published in the November-December issue of Bipolar Disorders has found. Dec 8, 2011 Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders May Predict Bipolar DisorderA study has reported a link between postpartum psychosis in women within 2 weeks after childbirth and a future risk of developing bipolar disorder. The findings, reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry, indicate that postpartum psychiatric illness may be an early marker for an underlying bipolar disorder. Nov 23, 2011 Antipsychotic drugs tied to diabetes risk in kidsThe antipsychotic drugs that are increasingly being used to treat bipolar disorder and other mental disorders in children may come with an increased risk of diabetes, a new study suggests. Nov 23, 2011 Bipolar Kids Focus Less on EyesA new study suggests that bipolar children spend less time looking at peoples eyes when trying to judge emotional expressions such as happy, sad, fearful and angry. This new study finding may help explain why children with bipolar disorder and severe mood dysregulation have difficulty determining other peoples emotional expressions, said the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health investigators. Nov 20, 2011 Bipolar Depression Treatments Are NOT All Created Equal!Bipolar depression treatments address the specific bipolar symptoms of depression, not mania. Discover the specific treatment you need and get well now. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bipolar Depression Treatments Are NOT All Created Equal!" Nov 20, 2011 How Mutations May Lead to Bipolar DisorderIn recent years, scientists have discovered several genetic mutations associated with greater risks of psychiatric diseases such as bipolar disorder. Nov 15, 2011 Your Child Does Not Have Bipolar DisorderOne expert's view on the bad science and misdiagnosis of childhood bipolar disorder. Nov 14, 2011 Research on Bipolar Disorder - Reliable Cutting Edge Information NowResearch on bipolar disorder is easy to find and understand and is critical for helping you stay well, Nov 11, 2011 Moody teens wrongly diagnosed with bipolar disorderPsychiatrists are increasingly misdiagnosing relatively harmless mood swings in the mistaken belief they are nipping a more serious problem in the bud. A psychiatrist told a Sydney conference yesterday that while bipolar disorder could occur in teenagers, and was serious and disabling when it did, many young people had been diagnosed with the condition using broader criteria when they suffered from lookalike mood issues that would never develop into the more serious disease. Nov 11, 2011 No Myth: Creativity and Mental Disorders Are LinkedCreative individuals have a disproportionately higher rate of mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and they and their relatives are more likely to work in artistic and scientific occupations, according to new research published in the November 2011 issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry. Nov 9, 2011 2012 Bipolar Lives Scholarship NOW OPENEnter the 2012 Bipolar Lives Scholarship and win $1,000 cash for college. Permalink -- click for full blog post "2012 Bipolar Lives Scholarship NOW OPEN" Nov 8, 2011 Bipolar Personality Disorder - Bipolar Is a Mood Disorder NOT a Personality TypeBipolar personality disorder does not exist in that bipolar disorder is NOT a personality type but a mood disorder and the distinction is very important. Nov 4, 2011 Manic Bipolar - Welcome to My WorldManic bipolar - Learn how to manage high risk times. You CAN stop a run-away train. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Manic Bipolar - Welcome to My World" Nov 4, 2011 OTC medication offers hope for bipolar depressionResearch indicates that people with bipolar disorder have increased oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a state in which the brain capacity to defend against free radicals is overwhelmed, leading to cell damage and adverse changes in the way cells function. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) has been shown to be effective as an add on for treating bipolar depression. Nov 1, 2011 Bipolar Disorder: More Recurrences in Teens with Comorbid AnxietyChildren and teens with bipolar disorder had a significantly longer recovery time and more recurrences if they had comorbid anxiety disorders, based on data from a longitudinal study. Oct 31, 2011 My Life As A Bipolar CyborgA cyborg? Please do not worry. I am NOT off my meds. My claim to be a cyborg is all about my enhanced ability to manage my bipolar disorder using technology. Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Life As A Bipolar Cyborg" Oct 30, 2011 Bipolar Disorder - Who Gets Disability Payments?This paper was inspired by entries from previous years which look at the issue of whether or not bipolar disorder is a disability. The consensus seems Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bipolar Disorder - Who Gets Disability Payments?" Oct 24, 2011 Functional Training and Bipolar DisorderWhat is functional training and what does it have to do with bipolar disorder? Functional training is a little like occupational therapy. Functional training Permalink -- click for full blog post "Functional Training and Bipolar Disorder" Oct 24, 2011 Risk factors for bipolar disorder found in familiesThere appears to be a greater risk for developing bipolar disorder in children who grow up in families where other mental disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety, are present, according to new research. Oct 23, 2011 Antidepressant resistance in unipolar depression may predict bipolar disorderAmong patients with unipolar depression, poor response to antidepressant treatment may predict subsequent change in diagnosis to bipolar disorder, say Taiwanese researchers. Oct 18, 2011 Teens May Provide Clues to Link Between Bipolar and Heart DiseaseFor the first time, researchers will be comparing blood vessel functioning of teens with bipolar disorder and healthy teens, to look for potential clues about heart disease risk. The leading cause of death for individuals with bipolar disorder is heart disease, which is more common and has an earlier onset than in the general population. This contributes to a reduced life expectancy of approximately 15 years. Oct 15, 2011 Treatment Contracts: A Powerful Tool for Living and Loving with Bipolar DisorderManaging bipolar is a lot easier with the right tools, and Treatment Contracts are a tool I strongly recommend, especially if you value your marriage. Oct 13, 2011 Free Live Expert Q&A: Bipolar DisorderWhen it comes to matters of mental health, it is not always easy finding the help you or your loved one need. It is not that simple to just open up to a complete stranger about your problems. If you or a loved one is suffering from bipolar disorder, you may feel alone, like no one understands you, and there is no one to answer your pressing questions. And while the anonymity and sea of information offered by the Internet has it is clear advantages, sometimes it is hard to cut through the noise to find answers to your specific question. On Monday October 24th at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST, there will be a live Question & Answer session with clinical psychologist and bipolar disorder expert Dr. Rob Dobrenski. Oct 10, 2011 Bipolar Disorder Facts - 101 Bipolar Truths You Need to Know NOWBipolar disorder facts revealed. Discover reliable, cutting edge information on bipolar disorder you can use for breakthrough recovery. Oct 6, 2011 Alternative Compounds Tried in Bipolar DisorderSeveral available agents in addition to methylene blue are being investigated for bipolar disorder and were included in a review by the University of Texas, in Current Psychiatry Reports. Those with favorable, albeit preliminary, results are recapped: Oct 1, 2011 What To Do If a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder Is ArrestedIf a loved one with mental illness or suspected mental illness is arrested, the goal is to transition the person as quickly as possible from the legal system to the healthcare system. Sep 23, 2011 Kay Redfield Jamison: A profile in courageA major figure at conferences and public events, Jamison urges those with bipolar who approach her to stay on their medicine, although she points out that resistance to treatment is a factor with other illnesses and medicine as well. Sep 21, 2011 Madness in the NFL - The Greg Montgomery StoryMadness in the NFL - The Greg Montgomery Story documentary takes us on Greg's journey from All Pro NFL punter to his diagnosis with bipolar disorder in 1997 while playing with the Baltimore Ravens. Ultimately, his journey towards recovery from bipolar disorder has been a positive and successful one. Now almost 14 years after his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, Greg is a powerful advocate in the field of mental health. He recognizes that help is desperately needed for the millions living with mental illness and is making a difference by speaking out. Sep 19, 2011 Genetic Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia FoundScientists have confirmed a genetic link between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, according to a study published Monday. The study, published in the journal Nature Genetics, has found 11 variations in specific parts of the genetic code that had been associated with schizophrenia. The study confirms that these variations contribute to the risk of an individual developing bipolar disorder as well. |
