
Bipolar Disorder: Manic Mouse Made With One Gene Missing
Bipolar Disorder (BPD or
manic-depressive illness) is
one of the most serious of
all mental disorders,
affecting millions of
individuals worldwide.
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Wearable Technology Helps Monitor Mental Illness
A novel device called a
"LifeShirt" -- a
computerized vest that
continuously monitors the
patient's movements -- shows
that patterns of movements
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Delayed Treatment Of Childhood-onset Bipolar Disorder Results In Negative Outcome In Adults
Bipolar disorder is
estimated to affect
approximately 1-3 percent of
adults, but also can affect
children and adolescents.
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Gene Controlling Circadian Rhythms Implicated In Bipolar Disorder
Disrupt the gene that
regulates the biological
clocks in mice and they
become manic, exhibiting
behaviors similar to humans
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Is Bipolar Disorder Overdiagnosed?
May 6, 2008 Fewer than half the patients previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder based on a comprehensive, psychiatric diagnostic interview -- the Structured Clinical ... > full story -
Benefits Of Omega-3s Still Unclear For Bipolar Disorder
April 24, 2008 Despite intriguing findings that omega-3 fatty acid supplements could alleviate depression symptoms, there is still not enough evidence to say whether omega-3s are useful treatments for people with ... > full story -
Incidence, Precursors And Psychiatric Sequelae Of Major Psychiatric Disorders Revealed
April 22, 2008 An analysis of NESARC's Wave 2 identifies predictors of first episodes of DSM-IV substance, mood and anxiety disorders. One-year incidence was highest for alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, major ... > full story -
Tamoxifen May Help Treat Mania In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
March 4, 2008 A small, three-week trial of tamoxifen, a drug typically used to treat breast cancer, indicates that it also may decrease symptoms of mania in patients with bipolar disorder, according to a new ... > full story -
Chemical Signature Of Manic Depression Discovered
February 10, 2008 People with manic depression have a distinct chemical signature in their brains, according to a new study. The research may also indicate how the mood stabilizers used to treat the disorder ... > full story -
Bright Light Therapy Eases Bipolar Depression For Some
January 3, 2008 Bright light therapy can ease bipolar depression in some patients, a new study has found. Women with bipolar depression were given light boxes and instructed on how to use them at home. Using the ... > full story -
Brain Differences Identified In Adolescents With Mental Illness
December 10, 2007 Puberty may have an impact on areas of the brain that contribute to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in youth, according to a new ... > full story -
Stable Sleep Patterns And Regular Routines May Improve Outcomes In Bipolar Disorder
December 10, 2007 Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, is highly influenced by the circadian system -- the body's internal clock -- and a specific kind of psychotherapy may help decrease ... > full story -
Facial Expressions Have Greater Impact On Kids With Bipolar Disorder
November 27, 2007 Children with bipolar disorder respond differently to facial expressions than typically developing children without psychiatric disorders, according to a new study. Children with bipolar disorder ... > full story -
Asthma Linked To Depressive Disorders, Study Suggests
November 7, 2007 Young people with asthma are about twice as likely to suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders than are children without asthma, according to a new study. Previous research had suggested a ... > full story
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