Bipolar disorder (manic depression) is a brain disorder, a chemical deficiency in the brain. This disorder causes shifts in a person's mood state, energy level and performance ability. Suicide is a dangerous component of the bipolar puzzle.
This illness is long-term but treatable. A combination of drugs and psychotherapy is widely prescribed and will return most patients to a productive life.
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Illness explained, epidemiology, clinical presentations, children, adolescents, comorbid conditions, treatment, ongoing care, medication, family and psychosocial issues and bibliography.
Dedicated to the compassionate support, treatment and understanding of bipolar illness within the context of the family. Details about the services which include outpatient, consultations and inpatient. New York, N.Y.
Therapeutics research, implications of findings and effects of discontinuing medication. at HealthyPlace.com.
Describes a clinical trial involving the anti-psychotic Seroquel (quetiapine).
(September 13, 2002)
New treatment method outlined.
(April 26, 2002)
Illness explained, epidemiology, clinical presentations, children, adolescents, comorbid conditions, treatment, ongoing care, medication, family and psychosocial issues and bibliography.
Therapeutics research, implications of findings and effects of discontinuing medication. at HealthyPlace.com.
Dedicated to the compassionate support, treatment and understanding of bipolar illness within the context of the family. Details about the services which include outpatient, consultations and inpatient. New York, N.Y.
Describes a clinical trial involving the anti-psychotic Seroquel (quetiapine).
(September 13, 2002)
New treatment method outlined.
(April 26, 2002)
