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Increased Risk Of Smoking, Substance Abuse In Bipolar Adolescents Confirmed
June 2, 2008 A new study supports previous reports that adolescents with bipolar disorder are at increased risk for smoking and substance abuse. The article also indicates that bipolar-associated risk is ... > full story -
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 -
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Benefits Of Omega-3s Still Unclear For Bipolar Disorder
April 22, 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 -
Bipolar Disorder: Manic Mouse Made With One Gene Missing
March 12, 2008 Bipolar Disorder (BPD or manic-depressive illness) is one of the most serious of all mental disorders, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Affected individuals alternate between states of ... > full story -
Tamoxifen May Help Treat Mania In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
March 3, 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 5, 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 -
Stable Sleep Patterns And Regular Routines May Improve Outcomes In Bipolar Disorder
December 8, 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 -
Brain Differences Identified In Adolescents With Mental Illness
December 8, 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
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